The Digest:
Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has officially been appointed captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles just days before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 29-year-old Besiktas star steps into the role following the retirement of former captains William Troost-Ekong and Ahmed Musa.
Key Points:
- Ndidi was confirmed as captain after the team's first training session in Morocco
- He has consulted senior squad members to ensure unity and a smooth transition
- The new captain called the role "a huge responsibility" requiring collective effort
- He frames AFCON as an opportunity for redemption after World Cup qualification failure
- Ndidi emphasized the goal is to "put smiles on the faces of Nigerians"
- His first match as captain will be against Tanzania on December 23
- The team is under the guidance of head coach Eric Chelle for the tournament
Sources: Complete Sports, Soccernet
