AFCON 2025: Victor Osimhen Named Captain for Super Eagles’ Clash with Morocco

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Nigeria's forward #09 Victor Osimhen adjusts his mask during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) quarter-final football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Grand stadium in Marrakesh on January 10, 2026. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)

Reports has it that Victor Osimhen will captain the Super Eagles in their AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against Morocco’s Atlas Lions.

Wilfred Ndidi, the team’s captain will miss the semi-final clash due to suspension from card accumulation.

Ndidi received a caution during Nigeria’s Round of 16 match against Mozambique’s Mambas.

The Besiktas star was also booked in the quarter-final tie against Tunisia.

Reports recalls 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.

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