Africa-Press – Nigeria. Victor Osimhen has expressed his delight after captaining the Super Eagles in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter against the Cranes of Uganda.
Osimhen was officially appointed the Super Eagles vice-captain few days to the start of the AFCON.
The Galatasaray striker led the team in the 3-1 win over Uganda after head coach, Éric Chelle opted to rest captain Wilfred Ndidi.
It was the first time the 27-year-old will be given the honour.
Osimhen confessed it was a dream come true for him to captain the Super Eagles.
“It’s a dream come true for me because I grew up watching the Super Eagles,” the forward said after the game.
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