The Super Eagles’ veteran leader, Wilfred Ndidi, is facing a race against time to feature again this season after sustaining a significant muscle injury. The Beşiktaş mainstay was forced off during the high-intensity Istanbul derby against Fenerbahçe last weekend, and subsequent medical evaluations have now confirmed the extent of the physical setback.
Diagnostic scans have revealed that the Nigerian international has incurred a Grade 2 hamstring tear. Medical projections suggest a recovery period of approximately six weeks, a timeframe that dangerously overlaps with the remaining duration of the Turkish Süper Lig’s regular calendar. This development leaves the “Black Eagles” facing the prospect of navigating their final matches without their primary midfield anchor.
Since his high-profile transfer from English side Leicester City last summer, Ndidi has established himself as a cornerstone of the Beşiktaş lineup. Throughout the current campaign, he has amassed 22 league appearances and contributed two goals, providing a consistent defensive presence in the center of the pitch.
The loss of the former Championship standout comes at a delicate moment for the Istanbul giants as they approach the season’s conclusion. With the recovery window potentially exhausting the remaining weeks of competitive play, both club and country will be monitoring his rehabilitation closely, hoping for a swift return to fitness ahead of the off-season.
