Wilfred Ndidi

The Super Eagles have missed out on the two previous tournaments, with their last appearance coming in their successful 2013 campaign in South Africa.

Nigerian trio of Ahmed Musa, Wilfried Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho have expressed shock at the demise of Leicester City Chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.

Mikel, who scored for his Chinese club at the weekend, is yet to feature for the Nigerian side since Russia 2019 FIFA World Cup in June

Wilfred Ndidi's late deflected strike salvaged a 1-1 Premier League draw for Leicester City against 10-man West Ham at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.

In-form Nigerian midfielder, Alex Iwobi, will host his compatriots Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfried Ndidi as Arsenal battle Leicester City in a Premier League tie at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night.

Nigeria's duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfried Ndidi starred as Leicester City came from behind to earn a dramatic 2-1 victory over Southampton in Saturday's Premier League clash at St Mary's.

Leicester City boss Claude Puel has paid tribute to the qualities of midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who signed a new six-year contract with the Foxes last weekend.

Wilfred Ndidi has committed his future to Leicester City after signing a new six-year contract with the club.

Leicester City of England midfielder, Wilfred Onyinyen Ndidi, has soared in value, following his sterling roles with the Super Eagles at this year’s World Cup, as he is now rated Nigeria’s most expensive player at €25 million.

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has insisted that he has not thought about leaving the King Power Stadium in this summer's transfer window.

Rookie goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, retained his place in goal

On Saturday, the three-time African champions succumbed 2-0 to Croatia and will have to secure a win against Heimir Hallgrimsson’s men to brighten their chances of avoiding an early exit from the competition.

The Leicester City winger, who is joined in the Super Eagles squad by his City teammates Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho, believes Nigeria will top a group that also includes Argentina, Croatia and Iceland, but they must target wins…

Speaking shortly after the Super Eagles one nil loss to Czech Republic, Rohr said: "We also had some positive lessons especially with the return of Ndidi. He has not played for two months.

Following a host of industrious displays at the heart of City’s midfield, Ndidi, 21, currently tops both the Club’s and the Premier League’s overall tackling charts, making a brilliant 138 interventions to date.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ndidi picked up the injury in Saturday’s 5-0 loss to Crystal Palace.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Super Eagles will begin their Russia 2018 campaign by taking on Croatia at the Kaliningrad Stadium on June 16.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that it was the 11th time this season Iheanacho was benched in the EPL

The Foxes won 2-0 at Brighton on Saturday but the victory came at a cost as Ndidi was dismissed for a second bookable offence three minutes from time.

Ndidi has already been linked with Liverpool over the last few days and The Sun claims that Arsenal are now monitoring the player.