CAF has officially cleared Wilfred Ndidi to feature for the Super Eagles in Sunday’s decisive playoff clash against DR Congo, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The confirmation follows a regulatory review stating that yellow cards accumulated during the World Cup qualifiers do not carry over into the playoff stage. Only players with existing suspensions remain ineligible, meaning Ndidi is free to play.
Nigeria and DR Congo will face off in Rabat in the CAF World Cup Play-Off Final, with the stakes as high as they come.
The winner will advance to the FIFA Inter-Continental Play-Off in March, keeping alive their hopes of securing a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For the losing side, the road to the tournament ends abruptly.
Sunday’s contest promises a fascinating tactical battle. Nigeria will rely on their trademark vertical play, explosive transition speed and penalty-box efficiency,an approach driven by Victor Osimhen’s relentless movement and sharpened by Wilfred Ndidi’s incisive, line-breaking passes.
DR Congo, meanwhile, bring a structured, disciplined unit capable of unsettling opponents through well-rehearsed set-piece routines and compact defensive organisation.
With only two World Cup slots available from the six-team Inter-Continental Play-Off, this match serves as a defining moment for both nations. For Nigeria, Ndidi’s availability provides a major boost as they look to keep their World Cup ambitions alive.
By Oluwadamilola Olaleye