Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi faces an injury setback ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Manager, Enzo Maresca reportedly confirmed this after he failed to list the Nigerian in the Foxes' 4-1 win against Huddersfield Town on Monday.
Ndidi and Iheanacho are expected to join the Nigerian squad, but Maresca emphasizes their current fitness concerns.
Kelechi Iheanacho, sidelined in the last two Championship games, deals with a muscular issue.
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The Super Eagles commence AFCON 2023 preparations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.
Reporting for BBC Sports, Owynn Palmer-Atkin provides insights into Ndidi's absence and the challenges faced by the Leicester duo.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun