Super Eagles will compete in the 2023 AFCON without Wilfred Ndidi, who has been sidelined due to injury. Antwerp midfielder Alhassan Yusuf has been hastily enlisted as a replacement.
Ndidi’s absence was evident in his team’s recent home victory over Huddersfield Town on Monday, attributed to the injury that led to his withdrawal.
Breaking: Ndidi Out of AFCON, Alhassan Yusuf In
Torizone has received official confirmation from the Nigeria Football Federation that the Leicester City star had to withdraw from the Nigeria squad due to an injury sustained during his club duties at Leicester City.
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Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro and the team administrator have promptly reached out to Alhassan Yusuf, urging him to join the AFCON training camp in Dubai, which commenced today.
Despite his impressive performance with Antwerp in Belgium, Alhassan has yet to earn a cap with the Super Eagles. He was initially part of the 40-man provisional squad for the AFCON before receiving a last-minute call-up.