Finidi George Hints at New Super Eagles Captains for Ghana Clash With Musa and Ekong Absent

• The Super Eagles of Nigeria are poised to lock horns against the Black Stars of Ghana
• The Nigerian team are without a flurry of elite players, including Musa and Troost-Ekong
• Coach Finidi George has hinted at the new captains for the team ahead of the clash vs Ghana

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up to face off against West African rivals Ghana in their first friendly game of the March international window.

This clash, which sees both sides meet for the first time since their encounter in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification series, appears poised to keep many fans on the edge of their seats.

However, ahead of the showdown slated for the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco, coach of the Nigerian team, Finidi George, has hinted at the possible players who could be named captains of the Super Eagles for the clash.

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Finidi on Super Eagles' captains

The Nigerian team currently find themselves without their captains, Ahmed Musa and William Troost-Ekong. This absence sparked questions during the pre-match press conference regarding who would lead the team against the Black Stars.

While many anticipated that defender, Kenneth Omeruo, might be next in line for the captaincy, the 52-year-old coach provided a subtly surprising response during the press conference.

According to a report by OwnGoalNigeria, when asked about his captains, coach Finidi stated,

"Either Ndidi [Wilfred] or Kelechi [Iheanacho] is there."

These words from the interim manager seem to have stirred some debate among stakeholders and fans of the Nigerian team. Some believe that other long-serving players, such as Moses Simon, would be better suited for the captaincy role over the Leicester City duo.

However, while coach Finidi might have provided a hint, it remains to be seen if he will stick to his words when the fixture kicks off.

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Finidi sends warning to Ghana

Sports Brief in another report stated that Super Eagles coach, Finidi, has sent a warning to Ghana ahead of the clash against Nigeria.

The 52-year-old hinted that the fixture would be fiercely contested, with no room for friendliness, as both nations face off in Morocco.

The former Real Betis star also stressed the need for his side to secure victory in the clash.