Super Eagles to Get New Captain for AFCON Clash Against Equatorial Guinea, Report

• The Africa Cup of Nations is set to commence on January 13
• Nigeria’s Super Eagles are tipped to go the distance of the tournament
• The national team could be with a new captain during their clash with Equatorial Guinea

The continent’s biggest footballing showpiece, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), is now upon us, and teams are all set to go all the way in Ivory Coast.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are also aiming to make a statement once the 34th edition kicks off, and are backed up by an enviable flurry of attacking talents, and one could hardly look past the West African nation clinching their fourth Cup.

However, ahead of the start of the tournament in Ivory Coast, a report stating the Super Eagles could be set to be with a new captain against Equatorial Guinea has emerged.

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Super Eagles captain for Equatorial Guinea clash

According to a report from media outlet OwnGoalNigeria, the Nigerian national team is expected to field a new captain against the Nzalang Nacional.

Head coach Jose Peseiro is expected not to field any of the team’s regular captains.

The recognised trio of Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong, and Kasimpasa’s defender Kenneth Omeruo are expected to start the opening game from the bench.

The responsibility of wearing the captain's armband is likely to fall on the shoulders of Nantes forward Moses Simon.

Should Simon not make it to the starting lineup, the captaincy may be bestowed upon either Victor Osimhen or midfielder Alex Iwobi, both of whom are expected to be pivotal figures in the game. If either Osimhen or Iwobi assumes the role, it will mark their inaugural experience leading the team in an official match.

The report also suggests that the coach is inclined towards having the Fulham midfielder take the lead on the field, prioritising him over Osimhen in the captaincy decision.

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Super Eagles icon calls for reduced expectations

Sports Brief in a previous report highlighted a former Super Eagles icon Brown Ideye has called for reduced expectations amid the growing injuries faced by the Nigerian national team.

The 2013 AFCON winner took to social media to share his thoughts on what is shaping up to be an injury-ravaged competition for the West African nation.

Jose Peseiro’s side are currently with only one fit centre-forward ahead of the clash against Equatorial Guinea.