Super Eagles midfielder, Ndidi Fit for Leicester City’s Championship Clash

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi was fit enough to be named in Leicester City’s match-day squad for their championship clash against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night.

The central midfielder suffered a serious muscle injury which had kept him out of action for the Foxes since the start of the year and cost him his spot in the Super Eagles squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Before the trip to Sunderland, Ndidi had not played competitively for Leicester City since December 29, 2023, when he lasted 69 minutes on the pitch in a 2-0 win at Cardiff City.

After 67 days on the sidelines and missing thirteen consecutive games in all competitions, Ndidi came off the bench in the 72nd minute, replacing Yunus Akgün in midfield.

The initial prognosis suggested a three-month layoff but he has returned to action earlier than expected.

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Manager Enzo Maresca’s second substitution saw Kelechi Iheanacho take the place of Jamie Vardy who proved to be the match winner.

The former England international headed home from close range to give the visitors the lead in the thirteenth minute.

Ndidi’s return would be a major boost for Leicester as they look to seal an automatic return to the Premier League following relegation last season.

The tough-tackling midfielder, who had contributed to seven goals before his layoff, was also a big miss for Nigeria as they reached the Africa Cup of Nations final without him in January.

But his imminent comeback is a timely one for club and country as the season enters its decisive final couple of months.