Newly appointed Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has played down talks of pressure ahead of Nigeria's opening match against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ndidi made the remarks while speaking to the press in a video shared by the Super Eagles' official X handle . When asked whether the team was under pressure heading into the tournament, the Leicester City midfielder was calm and confident in his response.
In recent weeks, many fans and analysts have suggested the Super Eagles could be under pressure following leadership changes within the squad. Former captain William Troost-Ekong has stepped away from the national team , while long-serving forward Ahmed Musa also retired from international football , raising concerns about possible leadership gaps.
