Nigeria Names Wilfred Ndidi New Captain for AFCON 2025

Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has appointed Wilfred Ndidi as the new captain for AFCON 2025, following the retirements of Ahmed Musa and William Troost-Ekong. Ndidi, a midfielder, will lead the team after previously wearing the armband in their absence.
He emphasized the importance of unity and communication within the squad. Ndidi paid tribute to Troost-Ekong's leadership qualities and expressed confidence in the team's success moving forward.
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