Wilfred Ndidi just set the tone for Nigeria’s biggest AFCON 2025 test yet.
New Super Eagles leader Wilfred Ndidi isn’t buying into the pressure narrative ahead of Nigeria’s second match in the AFCON 2025.
As Nigeria prepare to face Tunisia in Saturday’s crucial Group C encounter, the Super Eagles’ newly appointed captain has a simple message: his team has nothing to fear.
“There is no pressure on us, none at all,” Ndidi declared in his pre-match press conference. “We didn’t qualify for the World Cup, but we are ready for this tournament.”
The former Leicester City midfielder’s words carry weight, especially given the context. Nigeria’s failure to reach the 2026 World Cup still stings, but Ndidi sees AFCON 2025 as redemption territory rather than a burden to bear.
Saturday’s Stakes
The Complexe Sportif de Fes will host what could be the defining match of Group C when the two sides meet for the 22nd time across competitions in the late night kick off.
Both nations won their opening fixtures, Nigeria grinding past Tanzania 2-1 while Tunisia dispatched Uganda 3-1, meaning Saturday’s victor takes a commanding position in the race for the knockout stages.
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