Alhassan Yusuf Gets Late Super Eagles Call Up To Replace Ndidi

Alhassan Yusuf Gets Late Super Eagles Call Up To Replace Ndidi

By Niyi Busari

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi will not be part of the Nigeria players that will participate in the 2023 African Nations Cup in Ivory Coast, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Ndidi sustained injury while playing for his English club, Leicester City and despite that, he was included in the 25-man final list for the 2023 AFCON.

After several medical checks, it was confirmed that Wilfred Ndidi won't be able to recover on time to participate in the Super Eagles fourth title pursuit in Ivory Coast.

However, Royal Antwerp midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf has been handed a late call up as his replacement. Yusuf will now join the Super Eagles at their training ground in Dubai as the team is expect to have a full camp today.