It took 72 caps and 10 years, but Wilfred Ndidi has finally smashed in his FIRST goal for the Super Eagles \u2014 and what a way to do it. A towering, warrior\u2011level header from a corner, rising above the Eagles of Carthage like he owned the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve seen eras: \u2728 Troost\u2011Ekong in 2023 \u2728 Mikel in 2019 \u2728 Enyeama in 2013 \u2728 Okocha painting magic in 2004<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But tonight\u2026 maybe this is Big Wilf\u2019s time. A new chapter. A new leader. A new roar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Super Eagles fans, where were you when Ndidi finally did it? \ud83e\udd85\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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