Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo believed Victor Osimhen should be named new captain of the team, reports Completesports.com.
Former captain of the team, William Troost-Ekong recently announced his retirement from international football.
Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been widely tipped to take up the role.
Ighalo Backs Osimhen For Super Eagles Captaincy
Ighalo however said Osimhen is best suited for the role.
“There are several players ahead of him (as senior players), but now Osimhen is doing well and he has the balls to demand what the team wants,” Ighalo told ESPN journalist Colin Udoh.
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“Ndidi is not the talking type, he’s a very calm guy, but Osimhen is outspoken, he is going to speak on behalf of the team, he’s going to ginger the boys, he’s going to fight for the boys, he will speak to any body he needs to speak to to make sure they are okay.
“The captain job is not easy because your neck in on the line, because whatever the boys demand it’s you that will put it forward to the NFF.
“And if NFF want to come for anybody, they are coming for you because you are the captain.
“With Osimhen, he will speak and nothing can happen because he’s the biggest player in the team, so they won’t want to look down on him, they will listen to him because he’s doing well.
“When you’re doing well, you have every power to demand for stuff and he’s in that position.
“He has the character to step up and demand for the team because when you see him he is hustling, he’s showing it on the pitch and so you as a player will listen to him and also fight for the team.”
By Adeboye Amosu
5 Comments
You’re right.
I fully agree that Osimhen has demonstrated the qualities required to lead the national team, and he possesses the calibre to perform at the highest levels of international football. His leadership should not be based solely on seniority; his on-field influence, attitude, and performance make him a natural leader who can elevate the entire team’s standards and success.
What truly distinguishes him is his mentality: he goes into every match prepared to fight for the result, not just to participate. This competitive edge and resilience are attributes that many players lack today, and it is exactly what drives teams to achieve greater outcomes.
Mr Odion Ighalo, Please I beg you in the name of God Almighty don’t cause confusion in the Super Eagles camp, Captainship is 90 percent based on seniority of any team. Ndidi happens to be the senior among the boys, it is left for him to decline the offer or give it to another player. Coach Chelle has chosen his captain, he should be allowed to do his job.
I support this!
Osihmen is the best candidate for Super Eagles captain.