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The Digest: The Super Eagles have a full house in their Antalya, Turkey camp ahead of international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, with captain Wilfred Ndidi completing the expected arrivals on Wednesday. However, defender Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the squad due to injury, leaving...

The Digest: Super Eagles teammates Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi will face off when Galatasaray host Besiktas in a high-stakes Turkish Super Lig encounter on Saturday. Osimhen has been in scintillating form for league leaders Galatasaray, scoring 10 goals and registering four assists in 17...

The Digest: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has spoken on the uncertainty surrounding Nigeria's World Cup hopes, stating that while everyone wants clarity, the team remains focused on preparation. Nigeria missed automatic qualification and lost the African play-off final to DR Congo on...

The Digest: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is grieving the sudden loss of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died in a road accident in Delta State. In an emotional Instagram post, Ndidi revealed that their last phone conversation, which he initially perceived as a cheerful call, was in fact...

The Digest: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is mourning the loss of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died in a road accident on Tuesday. The retired military officer was involved in a crash in Umunede, Delta State, and was pronounced dead after being rushed to a hospital in Agbor. Ndidi's...

The Digest: Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Manchester United, according to reports. After leaving Leicester City for Turkish side Beşiktaş just six months ago, the 29-year-old is reportedly being considered for a loan move as United seek to...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has framed the suspension of captain Wilfred Ndidi as a pivotal opportunity for his squad ahead of their AFCON semi-final against Morocco Key Points: Wilfred Ndidi is suspended for Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final after receiving two yellow cards. Coach...

The Digest: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi will miss Nigeria's crucial Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against Morocco after receiving a yellow card in the quarter-final victory over Algeria. The midfielder, who was on a caution from the previous match, will serve a one-match...

The Digest: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has promised to personally settle the team’s unpaid AFCON bonuses if the federal government fails to do so before Saturday’s quarter-final against Algeria. His pledge comes amid payment delays that threatened squad morale Key Points: Ndidi...

The Digest: Super Eagles skipper Wilfred Ndidi has expressed his sorrow over the fatal car crash involving boxer Anthony Joshua, calling it a “difficult one” and extending strength to the athlete and the families of the two friends who died. Key Points: Ndidi spoke after Nigeria's 3-1 AFCON...

The Digest: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has revealed that former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel was a key inspiration to him while growing up, highlighting the generational bridge that connects past and present in Nigerian football. Speaking ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON clash...

The Digest: Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi has addressed the visible frustration of star striker Victor Osimhen after he was substituted late in Nigeria's 2-1 AFCON win over Tanzania. Key Points: Osimhen was visibly upset when substituted by manager Eric Chelle in the closing stages...

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...

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...

The Digest: Three prominent players - Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Victor Osimhen- stand out as the leading candidates to assume the armband for the upcoming AFCON and beyond. Key Points: Following William Troost-Ekong's retirement, three players are prime candidates for the Super Eagles...

The Digest: Experienced midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will captain the Super Eagles at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, stepping into the role in the absence of the previously established captain, William Troost-Ekong. Key Points: Besiktas midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been named captain of Nigeria's...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed Wilfred Ndidi's eligibility for Nigeria's crucial World Cup qualifying final against DR Congo, dispelling earlier suspension fears. According to a team announcement, cautions from the qualifiers do not carry over into the...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has lamented the suspension of deputy captain Wilfred Ndidi for Sunday's World Cup playoff final against DR Congo, acknowledging the midfielder as "an important player" whose absence the team must now manage. Key Points: Wilfred Ndidi is suspended...

The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi scored his first goal for Besiktas to steer them to a 2-0 victory over Konyaspor. The Nigerian international broke the deadlock with a powerful first-half header, his first headed goal for a club since 2019, helping the Black Eagles secure a...

The Digest: Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been appointed vice-captain of Turkish Super Lig giants Beşiktaş, the club confirmed in an official announcement. According to Daily Post Nigeria, this leadership role comes shortly after his summer move from Leicester City, signaling the...