Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has declared the team’s readiness for their opening fixture against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON.
Eric Chelle’s side have enjoyed a smooth build up to the clash with Taifa Stars, with all 28 players available for selection.
The three-time champions have also only lost once in their last 14 group stage games at the AFCON.
They will head into the clash with Tanzania as the overwhelming favourites going by their pedigree and past records in the competition.
Ndidi believes a positive start will set a good momentum for the rest of the competition.
“The spirit in the camp is very high, we’re very energised. This game is very important for us, it’s the game that sets the momentum,” Ndidi told a press conference on Monday.
Ndidi missed the previous AFCON hosted by Cote d’Ivoire due to injury.
The 29-year-old was recently appointed captain of the team following William Troost-Ekong’s retirement from international football.
He was part of the Super Eagles squad to the 2019 and 2021 AFCON finals.