By Andrew Abah, Abuja
The Belgian-based player, Alhassan Yusuf, is no doubt a good replacement for the Liescester Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi who withdrawn from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations because of injury he sustained.
Of a truth Yusuf’s inclusion is a plus to the Nigeria’s Super Eagles because of his skill, and ability to control the midfield.
The 23-year-old Yusuf is uncapped who helped Royal Antwerp to the Belgian league title last season and competed in all their Champions League group matches between September and December where he scored against Porto FC.
Alhassan Yusuf who played for FC Hearts of Abuja before traveling, he will now play for Super Eagles for the first time when 2023 AFCON commence in Ivory Coast, next week. READ ALSO:
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However, Nigeria open their Cup of Nations campaign on Jan. 14 with a Group A game against Equatorial Guinea.
They will also meet hosts Ivory Coast and Guinea Bissau in their group matches, where many belives that Yusuf will contributes his quota to the success of Eagles.
