World football governing body has communicated to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that central defender Semi Ajayi won’t be available for the Super Eagles first play off game against Gabon , OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Ajayi was booked in the 4-0 win over Benin Republic on Tuesday. His second of the series which automatically triggered a one game suspension which he will serve in the game against Gabon next month.
He will however be free for the final game of the world cup qualifiers playoff if Nigeria makes it. For that reason he is expected to be a part of the team for the tournament in Morocco.
Meanwhile FIFA has also written to the FA of Gabon confirming that their top striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang will be free to play against Nigeria, as he served his suspension in their final game against Burundi.
Aubameyang scored all four goals in their penultimate game against Gambia before he was sent off for a second yellow card offence. Unlike direct red cards which carries a two match ban. A double yellow will only lead to a one match suspension, which he already served.
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