Nigeria Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi Declares Team "Ready," Eager for AFCON 2025 Start

The Digest:

Super Eagles captain-designate Wilfred Ndidi has expressed the squad's readiness and eagerness for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to begin. According to reports, Ndidi made the confident declaration following Nigeria's arrival in Fez, Morocco, for the tournament, signaling a focused mindset after their preparatory camp.

Key Points:

• Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi says the team "can't wait" for AFCON to start
• Nigeria's squad has arrived in Fez, Morocco, for the tournament
• The declaration follows a 2–1 friendly defeat to Egypt in their final warm-up match
• Ndidi emphasized the team is in Morocco to "have fun" and compete
• Nigeria is in Group C alongside Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda
• Their first match is against Tanzania on December 23 in Fez
• Ndidi's leadership is seen as crucial for navigating the group stage

As the continent's finest converge, a leader's declaration of readiness transforms anticipation into a palpable promise of intent on the field.

Sources: Soccernet, Score Nigeria, Pulse Sports