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Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ryan Alebiosu still have a chance of featuring for Nigeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, The Eastern Updates reports.
Ndidi sustained a hamstring injury in Nigeria’s quarter-final victory over the Desert Foxes of Algeria on Saturday.
The midfielder is already ruled out of the Super Eagles’ semi-final showdown with hosts Morocco due to suspension.
However, Ndidi will be available for the third-place match or the final.
According to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, the Besiktas star is already walking freely, an indication that the injury is not serious.
Alebiosu has also continued to improve on his path to full fitness, according to Efoghe.
The right-back took part in training on Sunday night.
Nigeria have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Super Eagles pulled off a stunning display to beat Algeria 2-0 in their quarter-final clash on Saturday evening, to book their spot.
Eric Chelle’s men dominated the Desert Foxes for most of the first half, but failed to find the back of the net.
The closest Nigeria came to opening the scoring, came when Calvin Bassey’s effort was cleared off the line.
But in the second half, Victor Osimhen headed in Bruno Onyemaechi’s cross, before setting up Akor Adams for the second goal.
The three-time African champions will now clash with the hosts Morocco for a place in the final.
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced the date for the draw ceremony of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Morocco’s capital, Rabat will host the draw on Thursday, 15 January, 2026.
16 teams will participate in the competition for the first time.
Hosts Morocco and defending champions Nigeria are among the teams that will participate in the tournament.
