Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will miss the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday due to suspension.
Ndidi received an early yellow card during Nigeria’s 4-1 semi-final victory over Gabon on Thursday, which now rules him out of the decisive encounter that will determine Africa’s representative at the intercontinental playoffs in March 2026.
Despite the setback, head coach Eric Chelle will have defender Semi Ajayi available for the match. Ajayi had been suspended for the Gabon clash after accumulating yellow cards in previous fixtures.
The Super Eagles will face DR Congo at the newly constructed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, in what promises to be a high-stakes battle for World Cup qualification.
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