With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations set to kick off in a matter of days, uncertainty continues to surround the Super Eagles following the delay in announcing a new team captain.
The development comes after the retirement of long-serving leaders William Troost-Ekong and Ahmed Musa ahead of the tournament.
Troost-Ekong was the first to step aside, making his decision public even before the Super Eagles’ provisional 54-man squad was reduced to the final 28 players. The Al-Kholood defender chose to end his international career on a high note, exiting to widespread acclaim.
On Wednesday, Musa followed suit, ending speculation about his availability by officially announcing his retirement from international football. The former captain leaves as Nigeria’s most-capped player with 111 appearances and remains the only Nigerian to score goals at two separate FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Amid the leadership vacuum, reports suggest Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has approved Wilfred Ndidi as the next captain of the national team. Midfielders Moses Simon and Alex Iwobi are reportedly in line to serve as his deputies.
However, questions remain over whether Napoli striker and team talisman Victor Osimhen will be included in the Super Eagles’ leadership group as the team prepares for the continental showpiece.
