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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have sparked a national debate on social media.
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On Thursday, March 6, 2024 the Super Eagles put out a creative about the national team captain over the years.
In the photo, the Super Eagles posed the question of who is the greatest Nigerian captain ever.
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Greatest Super Eagles captain
Over the last 60 years, Nigeria has had several captains of the senior national team, the Green Eagles or the Super Eagles.
They all had their moments in the spotlight of Nigerian football, but some were more notable than others, lasted longer, and made a bigger impression.
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As outstanding leaders of the national team, the captains have a lasting impact on the squad's performance both on and off the field.
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The captains in the photo included Christian Chukwu the leader when Nigeria won its first African Cup of Nations.
Others were Stephen Keshi, the captain who led Nigeria to its first World Cup; and Mikel John Obi who played in four AFCON tournaments and two World Cups.
Others were Joseph Yobo who lifted the 2013 AFCON, Nwankwo Kanu, and Ahmed Musa Nigeria's all-time World Cup top scorer.
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