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Al Jazeera
Sports
A blow to the Nigerian team before the match against Morocco in the Africa Cup semi-finals
Wilfred Ndidi is confirmed to miss Nigeria's semi-final match against Morocco after receiving two yellow cards in the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Jan 11 • 19:02 UTC
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Italy
La Repubblica
Sports
There are those who pay not to just stand by: the story of Ndidi
Nigerian footballer Wilfred Ndidi, captain of his national team, faced a potential strike over delayed bonus payments during the Africa Cup, highlighting the deeper responsibilities of leadership beyond mere symbolism.
Jan 11 • 00:00 UTC
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France
Le Figaro
Sports
AFCON: after the threat of a boycott against Algeria, the Nigerian players will indeed receive their bonuses
The Nigerian football team had considered boycotting their AFCON quarter-final match against Algeria due to unpaid bonuses, but captain Wilfred Ndidi has promised that the payments will be made.
Jan 9 • 09:59 UTC