Ndidi Urges Uduokhai to Choose Nigeria Over Germany

Super Eagles vice-captain Wilfred Ndidi has encouraged his Beşiktaş teammate, German-born defender Felix Uduokhai, to represent Nigeria instead of Germany. In a light-hearted Snapchat video now trending among fans, Ndidi playfully appealed for defensive reinforcements, saying, “Come and play for Nigeria. Centre-back, we want centre-back.”

Uduokhai laughed and responded in Pidgin, “How much?” Ndidi burst into laughter, replying, “What do you mean, how much? If you want money, just don’t bother – just stay.”

Uduokhai, 28, remains eligible for Nigeria despite playing for Germany’s youth teams and receiving a senior call-up in 2020 without making an appearance. He has previously said he is open to joining the Super Eagles “if the right opportunity arises.”

He will not be at this month’s AFCON, as his name is missing from Eric Chelle’s 54-man provisional squad. Nigeria’s absence from the 2026 World Cup also means there is no immediate competitive push for a switch.

Both players joined Beşiktaş this year and have built a strong bond in the dressing room. Ndidi, now one of Nigeria’s most experienced stars, returns for AFCON after missing the 2023 tournament through injury.