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Ndidi confident Of Leicester City Win Over Atletico Madrid

By Augustine Akhilome

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi says he’s not perturb on Leicester City’s chances of knocking out Atletico Madrid in the quarter stages of the UEFA Champions League.

The Foxes will come head-head with pundits ‘favourite’ Atletico on Wednesdays in Spain despite going down 4-2 in Sunday’s Premier League tie against Everton at Goodinson Park.

The Nigerian international was one of the big stars rested by Craige Shakespeare in order to avoid injuries that may prevent them from playing against Madrid.

Ndidi, who has featured in Champions League games, in their 2-0 win over Sevilla in the second leg after the first leg had ended 2-1 in Spain,

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