Official: Ndidi is new Super Eagles captain

Wilfred Ndidi has been officially named the captain of the national men’s football team, the Super Eagles.

The former Leicester City midfielder was officially handed the captain band on Friday, and will lead the team as they compete at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Former captain and vice-captain, Ahmed Musa and William Troost-Ekong both announced their retirements from the team this month ahead of the AFCON in Morocco.

There had been the question of who would replace them ahead of the tournament, and Ndidi now has the crown.

“It’s a huge responsibility, with the help of the players everything will be smooth,” Ndidi told the Super Eagles media.

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“I have had conversation with a couple of the players, just to let them know the reason why we are here . I also need their support as well, including the staff, we are all in this together.

“We have conversation on the task ahead, and it is important for us to be together on the same page.”

Ndidi also showered encomium on his predecessor, Troost-Ekong.

“As a great leader, he stands for the team, he takes everything for the team, he speaks for the team. I admire him a lot , how outspoken he is.

“He is someone everyone in the team look up to. He is that guy that stands for the team. He is an amazing guy, I learnt a lot from him,” added Ndidi.

“We spoke a couple of days ago, he gave me some advice, I feel like he is still part of the team. He is going to be missed.”

Nigeria will begin their AFCON campaign with a clash against Tanzania on December 23, 2025.

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