Wilfried Ndidi emerges new Super Eagles captain
Ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] Super Eagles gaffer, Eric Chelle has named Wilfried Ndidi as the new captain of the team.
Ndidi steps into the shoe vacated by Williams Troost- Ekong and Ahmed Musa who recently announced their retirement from international football.
Ndidi, who also wore the armband during Nigeria’s recent CAF 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs in Morocco was picked ahead of the likes of Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey due to his experience, calmness and seniority in the national team.
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The 28-year-old defensive midfielder missed the rescheduled 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire due to injury.
However, he remains one of Nigeria’s most seasoned players, having earned 71 international caps since making his senior debut in August 2015.
A product of Nigeria’s youth teams, Ndidi represented the country at U17 and U20 levels before becoming a regular face in the Super Eagles.
His experience, discipline, and leadership qualities are expected to play a key role as Nigeria targets a strong campaign at AFCON 2025 in Morocco.
