Squad trouble face Super Eagles ahead of AFCON

Speculation mounts around the potential exclusion of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho from the final squad representing the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, as head coach Jose Peseiro faces the challenge of addressing their injuries ahead of the tournament in Ivory Coast.

The Leicester City pair, integral to the Nigerian squad, are grappling with injuries that cast doubt on their fitness for the upcoming tournament.

Ndidi’s absence in Monday night’s 4-1 victory against Huddersfield Town and Iheanacho’s consecutive misses in the Foxes’ last two Championship games signal concerns over their readiness for the AFCON, owing to muscular issues and ongoing injuries.

Sources close to the situation suggest that Ndidi and Iheanacho might be omitted from the final squad, potentially making way for the inclusion of Terem Moffi and Alhassan Yusuf in their stead.

Amidst preparations, the Super Eagles have initiated their camp in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where a majority of the called-up players are anticipated to converge, arriving from various locations across Europe.

Head coach Jose Peseiro reportedly contemplates a reshuffle, considering the potential invitation of Moffi and Yusuf as replacements for the injured Ndidi and Iheanacho, as the Super Eagles brace for the AFCON campaign amidst looming fitness concerns.