The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to feature in Nigeria’s decisive FIFA World Cup playoff encounter against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday.
According to CAF, cautions accumulated during the main World Cup qualifying rounds do not carry over into the playoff stage. Only confirmed suspensions—such as those resulting from red cards or disciplinary sanctions—remain applicable. This clarification effectively makes the Leicester City midfielder available for selection as Nigeria seek to secure their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The confirmation comes as a major boost to Head Coach who is looking to strengthen his midfield options ahead of what is expected to be a fiercely contested fixture. Ndidi’s experience, ball-winning abilities and tactical discipline are seen as crucial assets for the Super Eagles as they prepare for the high-stakes clash.
Team officials expressed relief at the ruling, noting that the squad’s preparations had been intensified in anticipation of Sunday’s match. The Super Eagles are scheduled to hold their final training session tomorrow, with morale in camp reported to be high.
The eagerly awaited encounter will kick off at 16:00 GMT, with fans across the continent keenly watching to see which side will progress to the global showpiece.
