Ndidi withdraws from Russia friendly

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Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has reportedly withdrawn from Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia on Tuesday, dealing a blow to coach Eric Chelle ahead of the encounter, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Besiktas midfielder was named in Chelle’s 24-man squad for the October 6 fixture…

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