Wilfred Ndidi will captain the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after he was officially appointed William Troost-Ekong’s successor on Friday, Completesports.com reports.
Troost-Ekong announced his retirement from international football earlier this month.
Ndidi was handed the armband for the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Rabat last month.
The 28-year-old is one of the most experienced players in the Super Eagles.
He aded: “It’s a huge responsibility, with the help of the players everything will be smooth,” Ndidi told the Super Eagles media.
“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.”
(Complete Sports)
