A major setback for the Super Eagles as Wilfred Ndidi is forced to withdraw from Nigeria’s 2024 Africa Cup of Nations squad due to injury. The 27-year-old Leicester City midfielder, initially part of the 25-man squad, was absent from the Foxes’ recent victory over Huddersfield Town.
Alhassan Yusuf from Royal Antwerp has been selected as Ndidi’s replacement for the tournament in Ivory Coast.
Additionally, concerns loom over the availability of Ndidi’s Leicester teammate, Kelechi Iheanacho, as he battles a muscle issue. The 27-year-old forward has missed Leicester’s last two Championship matches. Nigeria’s AFCON journey began with a group stage match against Equatorial Guin