Ndidi, who has previously worn the armband as stand-in captain on multiple occasions, now steps into the role permanently following the departures of the Kano Pillars general manager and Al Khoolood defender from national team duty.
The Leicester City midfielder acknowledged the weight of his new position, stating: “It’s a huge responsibility, and with the help of the players, everything will go smoothly.”
Ndidi was quick to honor his predecessor, offering warm words about Troost-Ekong’s impact on the squad. “He is a great leader, he speaks for the team, he stands for the team. I admire him a lot. How outspoken he is. He is one person everyone looks up to. He is an amazing guy. I have learnt a lot from him,” Ndidi said.