Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca has disclosed that Wilfred Ndidi, the Super Eagles midfielder, is sidelined due to injury, rendering him unavailable for AFCON and the Foxes’ upcoming matches.

Ndidi, a key player for Leicester City with 21 appearances, two goals, and five assists this season, will miss the FA Cup clash against Millwall. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old midfielder, initially named in Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, had to withdraw due to a muscle injury.

Maresca stated that Ndidi’s recovery may extend to three months, marking a significant setback for the player who recently returned to top form after grappling with injuries in the past two seasons.

This injury comes as a blow to Ndidi, depriving him of the chance to participate in the AFCON tournament with Nigeria.