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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 69797, member: 636"] Nigeria's head coach, Eric Chelle, acknowledged that the absence of Wilfred Ndidi will be a challenge for the team's final World Cup qualifying match against DR Congo. He described the midfielder as an important player whose experience and leadership would be missed. Chelle confirmed, however, that the situation would be managed with the team's deep roster. Ndidi is suspended for the crucial game after receiving his second yellow card of the qualifying series during the semi-final victory over Gabon. Brentford's Frank Onyeka is anticipated to replace him in the starting lineup for the encounter. [/QUOTE]