Nigeria defender, Chidozie Awaziem, has lamented the absence of midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi for the Tremendous Eagles’ recreation towards DR Congo on Sunday.
Ndidi won’t be with the group after he was suspended for collected yellow playing cards and can miss the essential playoff last.
Awaziem mentioned the midfielder’s absence is a big blow however expressed confidence within the squad’s depth and mentality.
The centre-back spoke to the media in Rabat following the Tremendous Eagles victory over Gabon.
“We’re positively going to overlook him [Ndidi],” he mentioned.
“However we have now different gamers as properly who can play the identical place and who’re good as properly.
“We belief everybody. The coach trusts everybody, everybody’s capacity, and I simply hope that whoever comes within the place of Wilfred goes to attempt to do higher than him or attempt to give all of it in order that the group can come out with a victory,” he continued.
The sport towards DR Congo comes up on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco.
Whoever wins will proceed to the inter-confederation playoffs in March 2026.
