Image captionMoses scored a penalty in Nigeria's 2-1 Group D defeat by Argentina at the 2018 World Cup
Nigeria's Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 27.
The Chelsea winger played 37 times for his country, scoring 12 times since making his debut in 2012.
He had previously represented England up to Under-21 level, while coming through the ranks at Crystal palace.
"I have experienced some of the best moments of my life wearing the Super Eagles shirt and have memories with me that will last a lifetime," he said.
"However, I feel that now is the right time to step away in order to be able to focus fully on my club career and young family, as well as to allow the next generation the opportunity to step up and to flourish.
"Thank you for the memories and good luck to the team for the future."
Moses won the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria in 2013, and represented the nation at two World Cups, in 2014 and 2018.
The Nigerian debuted for his country in 2012, and he featured in two World Cups, most recently in Russia this summer where he scored from the spot against Argentina. Only a late goal in that game prevented progression to the knockout stage's.
He was an integral member of the Super Eagles' side that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring twice and being named in the Team of the Tournament as well as picking up the Fair Player of the Tournament prize.
Moses tweeted his decision this afternoon with an explanation for his decision to retire at the age of 27, saying he wanted to 'focus fully on his club career and my young family, as well as to allow the next generation of Super Eagles stars the opportunity to step up and to flourish'.
Moses retires having played 38 games for his country, 34 of those while at Chelsea. He scored 12 goals.
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