Brendan Rodgers Provides Big and Urgent Update on Wilfred Ndidi's Injury Ahead of Ghana Clash

• Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is now expected to be out of Super Eagles World Cup play-off against Ghana
• Brendan Rodgers explained that the Nigerian sustained a medial ligament injury while playing against Rennes
• Former Lazio star Ogenyi Onazi is on standby and he could replace Ndidi for the Super Eagles' World Cup play-off against Ghana

Brendan Rodgers who is the handler of Premier League side Leicester City has stated clearly that Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is having problems with his knee.

This latest development will come as a disappointing one for all Nigerian football lovers considering the coming two games in the World Cup play-off against Ghana.

Wilfred Ndidi limped off on the hour mark in Leicester City’s 2-1 defeat to Ligue 1 side Stade Rennes and there have been serious concerns by fans about the injury.

There is no doubt about the fact that Wilfred Ndidi is an important player for the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Leicester City considering his superb performances over the years.

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According to the report on Complete Sports and Soccernet, Brendan Rodgers explained that medical staff will continue accessing and treating the Nigerian midfielder.

Brendan Rodgers' reaction about Wilfred Ndidi

“Ndidi has a blocked tackle, so it is his medial ligament and his knee, so we will see how that is.''

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Nigeria will face perennial rivals Ghana at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi on March 25, and host the Black Stars at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja four days later.

Augustine Eguavoen explains why Chidera Ejuke was not invited for Ghana clashes

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigeria coach Augustine Eguavoen disclosed that he wants to achieve a balanced team and that was why Chidera Ejuke was not invited for the World Cup play-offs against Ghana.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria go head-to-head with the Black Stars of Ghana for a World Cup spot, as both sides begin final preparation.

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Eguavoen named an initial 32-man list for Nigeria, but Chidera Ejuke who has been tipped to step into Jay Jay Okocha’s shoes for his dribbling skills was missing on the list.

Eguavoen disclosed that the door is not shut at the CSKA Moscow star, saying an opportunity has been given to Ademola Lookman while Emmanuel Dennis is also back to the squad.