Victor Osimhen will wear the captain’s armband for the Super Eagles in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against hosts Morocco.
The Napoli striker will step in for regular captain Wilfred Ndidi, who is suspended after accumulating yellow cards in the tournament.
Ndidi picked up his first booking during Nigeria’s Round of 16 victory over Mozambique and was cautioned again in the quarter-final encounter against Tunisia, ruling him out of the semi-final.
Osimhen had previously captained the Super Eagles in their final group-stage match against Uganda, gaining leadership experience during the competition.
The striker was named vice-captain of the national team on the eve of the 2025 AFCON and is expected to lead the side as Nigeria push for a place in the final against the Atlas Lions.
