Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed disappointment at the suspension received by Captain, Wilfred Ndidi, which rules him out of tomorrow’s semi-final clash against the Atlas Lions of Morocco.
Speaking at the official pre-match post-conference, Eric Chelle noted with sadness that Ndidi will not be available for selection for this game, but he expects other players to step up and fill the void left by the captain’s absence.
I’m disappointed for Wilfred Ndidi, he brings a lot to the team… but we shall see what others shall bring to us
Skipper Wilfred Ndidi picked up a caution during the round of 16 clash with Mozambique and picked up another booking in the quarter-final game against Algeria.
Ahead of the African Cup of Nations, Nigerians clamoured for a Ndidi to assume a becmnh brief at the AFCON, with other names like Raphael Onyedika and Frank Onyeka suggested to replace him in the starting lineup.
Ndidi, however, has silenced his critics, playing a pivotal role for Nigeria in the heart of midfield and contributing immensely to the success of Eric Chelles’ diamond system.
Nigeria hosts Morocco in the second semi-final of the competition tomorrow, with the West African giants hoping to silence competition hosts Morocco, who are gunning for their first Afcon title.
