Ndidi to Miss Morocco Clash as Super Eagles Captain Suspended for AFCON Semi-Final
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be without their captain, Wilfred Ndidi, for the highly anticipated semi-final clash against tournament hosts Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
The Besiktas midfielder has been ruled out after receiving a yellow card for time-wasting during Nigeria’s 2-0 quarter-final victory over Algeria on Saturday.
The caution was Ndidi’s second booking of the tournament, having earlier been yellow-carded in Nigeria’s Round of 16 encounter against Mozambique. Under CAF regulations, the accumulation of two yellow cards automatically results in a one-match suspension, ruling the influential midfielder out of the crucial last-four tie against the Atlas Lions.
Ndidi’s absence represents a major setback for the Super Eagles, considering his leadership qualities, tactical intelligence, and ability to shield the defence. As captain, he has been central to Nigeria’s balance and discipline in midfield throughout the competition, playing a key role in the team’s strong defensive record.
Head coach Eric Chelle will now be forced to reshuffle his midfield options as Nigeria prepares to confront a technically gifted Moroccan side backed by passionate home support. The Super Eagles will need to find an effective replacement to fill the void left by Ndidi as they chase a place in the AFCON final and continue their quest for a fourth continental title.
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