By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Wilfred Ndidi has been cleared by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to feature for Nigeria in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs against the Leopards of Democratic Republic of Congo, Prompt News reports.
Ndidi’s eligibility for the game was confirmed via a short message on the official X account of the Super Eagles.
The message reads: “CAF has confirmed that Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to feature for the Super Eagles in Sunday’s playoff clash against DR Congo.
“Cautions accumulated during the World Cup qualifiers do not carry over into the playoffs; only confirmed suspensions apply.”
Ndidi picked up a sixth-minute yellow card in Nigeria’s semifinal win over Gabon, his second of the campaign after receiving one in the 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali.The Super Eagles will face the Leopards at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Rabat on Sunday.
The game will commence at 8pm Nigeria time.
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