Posted by Samuel on Tue 13th Jan, 2026 - tori.ng
Ndidi was cautioned in Nigeria’s Round of 16 encounter against the Mambas of Mozambique.
Victor Osimhen has been named captain of the Super Eagles for their semi-final clash against Morocco’s Atlas Lions.
This is because, the team’s captain, Wilfred Ndidi is suspended for the game due to card accumulation.
Ndidi was cautioned in Nigeria’s Round of 16 encounter against the Mambas of Mozambique.
The Besiktas star was also booked in the quarter-final tie against Tunisia.
Recall that Osimhen captained the Super Eagles in their last group game against Uganda.
Osimhen was named Super Eagles vice-captain on the eve of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.