On loan Benfica defender Tyronne Ebuehi is for now ahead of the other players in the race to replace the injured Wilfred Ndidi in the Super Eagles, Owngoalnigeria.com gathered.
Ndidi was confirmed out for a period of between 6 to 12 weeks by coach of Leicester City Brendan Rodgers hence ruling him out of the Super Eagles engagements for the year.
Starting with the games against Tunisia and Côte d’Ivoire next month, the 23 year old spot will be handed to one of the players on standby and for now Ebuehi is favorite to clinch it.
“ The last two days has been interesting and tiring. Ndidi’s injury left the entire technical crew sad but we can only pray for his speedy recovery. We have six players on standby. Even though he is a midfielder we are fully stock in that department”, a back room staff told Owngoalnigeria.
“ For now it’s Ebuehi that has the nod for obvious reasons. We have options at right back but he has been part of the team for a while and recently returned from injury. It’s normal he joins us to boost his morale after a long term lay off”, he concluded.
