Ndidi won’t play for Nigeria against Algeria

The Super Eagles’ friendlies against Algeria will not feature Wilfred Ndidi, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

The midfielder for Leicester City was hurt during practice on Wednesday night, and he is now effectively out of the friendlies.

Ndidi has also flown to England from the team’s Marriot Hotel base in Constantine to receive additional medical attention for the injury.

“Just in: @NGSuperEagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will not play vs Algeria due to injury. He has left the team’s training facility and is now in England. The tweet was sent from the NFF’s official Twitter account and said, “Get well soon Wilfred.

The alternatives available to head coach Jose Peseiro in midfield have been limited due to his injury.

Only three midfielders remain on the roster: Raphael Onyedika, a fresh invitee, and Frank Onyeka.

After some of the invited players sustained injuries, Peseiro was forced to rearrange his team.

Leon Balogun, Henry Onyekuru, Emmanuel Dennis, Samuel Chukwueze, and squad captain Ahmed Musa will all miss the friendly due to injuries.

Prior to playing the Riyad Mahrez-led side the next week Tuesday in Oran, the Super Eagles will first play the Algerian B squad on Friday in Constantine.