<p>Brazil coach Dunga has confirmed Neymar will captain the national football team for friendlies against Colombia and Ecuador in the US.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Speaking at a press conference Thursday, Dunga confirmed the 22-year-old would replace injured defender Thiago Silva, who has captained Brazil since 2011, reports Xinhua.<br /><br />"It has already been confirmed. It's going to be Neymar," said Dunga, who did not say whether the appointment was permanent.<br /><br />"He is a reference for Brazilian football. He has quality and despite his age, he is experienced. He is an example for his teammates."<br /><br />Brazil's clash against Colombia at Miami's Sun Life Stadium Friday night will be a replay of this year's World Cup quarter-final between the teams, which Brazil won 2-1.<br /><br />It will be Dunga's first match in charge since replacing Luiz Felipe Scolari after Brazil failed to make the World Cup final as hosts and pre-tournament favorites.<br /><br />The Selecao will also play Ecuador at Boston's MetLife Stadium Sep 9.<br /><br />Dunga said Neymar had responded positively after being told of his new leadership role.<br />"He is a player who likes challenges and to win," said Dunga, who also coached Brazil from 2006 to 2010.</p>
<p>Brazil coach Dunga has confirmed Neymar will captain the national football team for friendlies against Colombia and Ecuador in the US.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Speaking at a press conference Thursday, Dunga confirmed the 22-year-old would replace injured defender Thiago Silva, who has captained Brazil since 2011, reports Xinhua.<br /><br />"It has already been confirmed. It's going to be Neymar," said Dunga, who did not say whether the appointment was permanent.<br /><br />"He is a reference for Brazilian football. He has quality and despite his age, he is experienced. He is an example for his teammates."<br /><br />Brazil's clash against Colombia at Miami's Sun Life Stadium Friday night will be a replay of this year's World Cup quarter-final between the teams, which Brazil won 2-1.<br /><br />It will be Dunga's first match in charge since replacing Luiz Felipe Scolari after Brazil failed to make the World Cup final as hosts and pre-tournament favorites.<br /><br />The Selecao will also play Ecuador at Boston's MetLife Stadium Sep 9.<br /><br />Dunga said Neymar had responded positively after being told of his new leadership role.<br />"He is a player who likes challenges and to win," said Dunga, who also coached Brazil from 2006 to 2010.</p>