The Super Eagles are already without Moses Simon and Kenneth Omeruo for the clash against the Leone Stars, but that’s not the end of their injury woes
Nigeria will be without the services of Frank Onyeka for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Sierra Leone on the 13th and 17th of November respectively.
According to the Nigeria Football Federation, Onyeka will miss the doubleheader due to an injury with Abdullahi Shehu called-up as his replacement.
Details about Onyeka’s injury are unknown, but the 22-year old played the full minutes of Midtjylland’s 4-0 victory over Copenhagen.
However, his absence may be due to the travel restrictions placed on Scandinavian countries as a precaution against Covid-19.
Shehu, who left Burssaspor to join Omonia Nicosia in September, now has a chance to add to his 27 international caps.
The 27-year-old was not in the squad that played Algeria and Tunisia in last month’s international friendly games.
Nigeria host Sierra Leone at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin on Friday, while the return leg takes place at the Siaka Steven’s Stadium four days later.
Newly crowned Italian Champions, Inter Milan, have set their sights on 17-year-old Royal Antwerp striker,… Read More
Adam Hlozek was at his creative best, providing three assists as Leverkusen ran riot at… Read More
Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze provided an assist, but his effort was insufficient as AC… Read More
Turkish Super Lig giants Besiktas could attempt to sign Nigeria striker Akor Adams from French… Read More
Super Eagles coach Finidi George has vowed to put in everything he has to ensure… Read More
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed uncertainty about his future at the King Power… Read More
View Comments