Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea following a shocking qualification campaign and currently trail leaders Egypt by two points in Group G of 2017 Afcon qualifying.
The Super Eagles will face the Pharaohs in two qualification games in March 2016 and Musa says nothing short of good results from both fixtures will be tolerated.
“We know we have very tough games against Egypt in the New Year.
“We know we have to win at home against them in March (2016) and also go to Cairo and win there.
“They are going to be tough matches but we know the importance of the games.
“Without wins in those matches, we will not qualify for the Afcon so we are working very hard to see that we win those two games,” Musa said.
The CSKA Moscow forward also took the time to discuss the health of head coach Sunday Oliseh, who is currently indisposed.
“I always talk to the coach and I hope by the grace of God he will be well soon,” he said.