AFCON 2023: Jupiler Professional League champions reacts as Alhassan Yusuf replaces Ndidi

Wilfred Ndidi has been dominated out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations event, and Alhassan Yusuf has acquired a call-up to switch him

Belgium’s reigning Jupiler Professional League champions, Royal Antwerp, have responded to Alhassan Yusuf’s inclusion in Nigeria’s squad for the extremely anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng studies.

The 23-year-old midfielder was formally named the substitute for injured Leicester Metropolis star Wilfred Ndidi, marking his debut call-up to the esteemed Tremendous Eagles.

In a gesture of help, the Belgian champions conveyed their greatest needs to Yusuf via their official X (formerly Twitter) platform, expressing their pleasure as he prepares to symbolize Nigeria within the upcoming continental event.

“Alhassan Yusuf has simply been known as as much as the Nigerian nationwide group. Good luck on the Africa Cup, Yus!,” shared Royal Antwerp via their social media web page.

Alhassan Yusuf werd zonet opgeroepen voor de Nigeriaanse nationale ploeg. Veel succes op de Africa Cup, Yus! 👊🔴⚪ pic.twitter.com/EZaj9GOFnE

— Royal Antwerp FC (@official_rafc) January 3, 2024

Yusuf, previously with IFK Goteborg in Sweden, is ready to affix the Tremendous Eagles at their coaching base in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, later at the moment.

At the moment, 21 gamers have assembled on the group’s camp, present process preparations for a pre-tournament competitors earlier than their departure for Côte d’Ivoire.

With 25 appearances for the Belgian side underneath his belt this season, Yusuf notably contributed a objective throughout their UEFA Champions League encounter towards Porto FC and offered an help of their 3-2 victory towards Barcelona.

Because the event approaches, Yusuf’s addition to the Tremendous Eagles’ roster is predicted to inject a way of hope within the Tremendous Eagles midfield.