The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be back in action in October when they take on Saudi Arabia and Mozambique respectively in an international friendly game in Portugal, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Head coach of the Nigerian team Jose Peseiro has picked 25 players for the games and it includes Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who was the captain for the last game played by the team, the 6-0 win over Sao Tome and Principe in the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Playing in an advanced midfield role similar to the number ten role, the 26 year old has been a revelation this season for promotion chasing Leicester City following relegation from the English Premier League last season.
Yesterday in the English Championship, Ndidi bagged his fourth assist of the season setting up his fellow national team mate Kelechi Iheanacho for his side’s second goal in a 3-0 win over Preston North End.
Ahead of the Super Eagles games, head coach of the Nigerian team Jose Peseiro now has a major headache on his hands with Ndidi often deployed as a defensive midfielder for the team.
However in the last game of the team , he played further up the pitch and capped a wonderful performance with a through ball that led to a penalty for Nigeria. His form in that same role for his club could see him retain his spot and position in the friendly games.
Peseiro will likely play Ndidi alongside the returning Alex Iwobi with Frank Onyeka or Raphael Onyedika playing as the deepest of the midfield three.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
