Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is set to hand the Super Eagles a major boost ahead of their 2026 World Cup preparations.
The Nigeria international has been sidelined since December following an injury sustained during a Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion.
The 28-year-old is currently recovering from an injury, with reports suggesting he is on track to make his comeback soon.
With the Super Eagles set to face Rwanda and Zimbabwe in the March 2026 World Cup qualifiers, his return is expected to bolster Nigeria’s midfield options as they look to secure a spot on football’s biggest stage.
When Is Ndidi expected to make his injury return?
Reports from English media suggest that Wilfred Ndidi is set to make his long-awaited injury comeback on March 1, 2025.
Ndidi is expected to make his return just in time for Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with the Super Eagles set to face Rwanda on March 17 and host Zimbabwe on March 24.
The three-time African champions currently occupy fifth place in their six-team group, with just three points from their first four matches, which also includes Benin, South Africa, and Lesotho.
Prior to his injury, Ndidi had featured in 15 matches this season, registering four assists. He has so far missed Leicester's last eight games across all competitions. In his absence, the Foxes have struggled, securing just one victory—a 1-0 win over Queens Park Rangers in the FA Cup—and conceding at least two goals in every match.
A recent report from Data MB corroborates Ndidi’s crucial role in Leicester’s defensive setup. With 181 defensive actions to his name, he ranks just behind Moises Caicedo, Ryan Gravenberch, and Bruno Guimaraes.
