By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Wilfred Ndidi is suspended Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs final with Democratic Republic of Congo, Prompt News reports.
Ndidi was booked in the sixth minute of the semi-final showdown with the Panthers of Gabon on Thursday night.
It was the midfielder’s second booking in the qualifying series.
The Besiktas star was first cautioned on matchday five against Rwanda in Kigali.
Ndidi provided the assist for Chidera Ejuke to score Nigeria’s goal against Gabon.
Head Coach Eric Chelle will decide who will replace him between Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika.
His place is most likely to be taken by Brentford defensive midfielder Frank Onyeka with Club Brugge star Raphael Onyedika another option.
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