After 72 caps and a decade of tireless service, new Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has finally opened his account for the Nigeria’s side, etching his name into the team’s storied history.
The breakthrough came in a fiercely contested match against Tunisia’s Eagles of Carthage, where the 28-year-old captain rose highest to meet a pinpoint corner kick, powering a soaring header past the goalkeeper.
Ndidi’s leap left defenders in his wake, silencing doubters and igniting celebrations among fans who have long awaited this milestone.
Ndidi’s long wait mirrors the patience of Super Eagles legends who defined eras with their first goals. William Troost-Ekong dazzled with his header prowess in 2023, John Obi Mikel made waves in 2019, Vincent Enyeama embodied the team’s spirit in 2013, and Jay-Jay Okocha turned the pitch into his canvas back in 2004.
Now, with “Big Wilf” stepping up as captain, whispers are growing: could this be his time to lead Nigeria to glory?
The goal not only boosts Ndidi’s confidence but injects fresh momentum into the Super Eagles’ campaign.
Fans are already dreaming of AFCON triumphs even as Eagles 2026 World Cup qualification runs has since come to an end.
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