Algeria vs Nigeria: Bassey, Ndidi, and Onyeka face suspension risk in Quarter-Finals
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles cruised into the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique, but the emphatic win has raised fresh concerns for the head coach as three key players now walk a disciplinary tightrope.
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Defender Calvin Bassey and midfield anchors Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka all received yellow cards during Monday’s Round of 16 clash, leaving them just one booking away from suspension.
Key trio at risk under CAF regulations
Under Confederation of African Football (CAF) disciplinary rules, any player booked in both the Round of 16 and the quarterfinals will automatically serve a one-match suspension.
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That means another yellow card in Nigeria’s next outing would rule any of the trio out of a potential semi-final, should the Super Eagles progress.
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The situation places added pressure on Nigeria’s midfield and defensive setup, with Ndidi and Onyeka central to ball recovery and game control, while Bassey has been a cornerstone of the backline.
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Nigeria will return to action in the quarterfinals on January 10, 2026, at the Marrakech Stadium when they face Algeria.
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