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Ndidi named new Super Eagles\u2019 captain ahead AFCON 2025
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\n<\/span>\"ndidi-confirmed-as-new-super-eagles-captain\"<\/span>Wilfred Ndidi has officially been named the new captain of the Super Eagles, BETTINGVOICE reports.<\/b><\/p>\n

Today Friday 19 December 2025, Wilfred Ndidi has been named the new captain of the Nigerian national team after the retirement of Ekong. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder was honored and officially received the Super Eagles’ armband today a few days to the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The midfielder\u2019s appointment was announced on the Super Eagles X account on today Friday 19 december.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Besiktas super star will be counting on the support from\u00a0 teammates to make his leadership\u00a0 successful.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI thank the entire board for finding me worthy for these tasks, I am happy for the opportunity to lead this great team to victory. And\u00a0 with the help of the full team I believe everything will be smooth,\u201d Ndidi told the Super Eagles media.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have had conversations with a couple of the players. I want to explain to them why we are taking this approach. I also need their support as well. The staff as well, we are all in this together.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe have conversation on the task ahead, and it is important for us to be together on the same page.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Although many sport lovers and Nigerians were not expecting him, all see was on Victor Osimhen who showed leadership skills over the years.<\/p>\n

Bettingvoice\u00a0 wish him luck, and victory on Nigerian team in Morocco<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ndidi named new Super Eagles\u2019 captain ahead AFCON 2025 Wilfred Ndidi has officially been named the new captain of the Super Eagles, BETTINGVOICE reports. Today Friday 19 December 2025, Wilfred Ndidi has been named the new captain of the Nigerian national team after the retirement of Ekong. 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