Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi Withdraws from Russia Match
Wilfred Ndidi, the captain of the Super Eagles, will not participate in the upcoming international friendly match against Russia due to a minor injury. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that Ndidi picked up the injury during the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign while playing at the September 24 Stadium in Bissau.
He had been selected among eight players to represent Nigeria in both the AFCON 2027 qualifiers and the friendly against Russia. Following his injury, Ndidi has returned to Turkiye to focus on his recovery with his club, Besiktas.
His absence is considered a significant setback for the Super Eagles, particularly because of his leadership role in midfield. The NFF's prompt communication regarding his withdrawal aims to alleviate concerns about the injury's severity.
The match against Russia is still set to proceed, with other players expected to be available for selection. Otomewo, who plays for Reims in the French second division, has been named as Ndidi's replacement.
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