The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is cleared to play in Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifier playoff against DR Congo. This update comes after days of speculation over his eligibility, which caused concern among fans ahead of the decisive match.

According to CAF, Ndidi is not suspended and has no outstanding disciplinary issues that would prevent him from featuring in the encounter. This confirmation brings relief to Nigeria’s coaching crew, who consider the midfielder a key part of the squad, especially for high-pressure games like this.

Football analysts believe Ndidi’s presence will strengthen the Super Eagles’ midfield, giving the team better stability and control against a strong DR Congo side. Fans have also welcomed the news, expressing hope that the Leicester City star’s return will boost Nigeria’s chances of securing the World Cup ticket.

With Ndidi now fully cleared, all attention shifts to the playoff match, where the Super Eagles will look to deliver a strong performance and move one step closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.