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Wilfred Ndidi, Leicester City midfielder, says it still feels surreal that the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup.

Ndidi described Nigeria’s prospective World Cup participation as “amazing”.

Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles coach, is a yet to release a squad for the football mundial, but Ndidi was included in the preliminary list.

In an interview with joe.co.uk, Ndidi said the Super Eagles “can do more” than merely participate at the World Cup in Russia.

“I can’t explain how proud I am. Every player wants to pull on the shirt for their country, so many people look for this opportunity – the entire population in Nigeria would love to be able to do this,” Ndidi said.

“I can’t believe I will be at the World Cup for my nation.

“It’s amazing. I haven’t really had the chance to think about it much, I believe when we get to Russia is when it will really sink in.

“And it’s not just about going to participate, it’s not about being happy just that we are part of the World Cup.

“I feel we can do more.”