Nigeria defender Igoh Ogbu will undergo a scan in Lisbon on Monday (today) to determine the extent of an Achilles tendon injury he sustained during the Super Eagles’ training session on Saturday.
The Slavia Prague centre-back has been ruled out of Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal scheduled for Wednesday at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria.
Super Eagles Media Officer Promise Efoghe dismissed reports that the 26-year-old had left the team’s camp and returned to the Czech Republic. Efoghe said Ogbu remains with the squad pending the outcome of the scan.
Ogbu featured in Nigeria’s two matches at the Unity Cup invitational tournament in London last month. He also started the Super Eagles’ 2-2 draw with Poland on Wednesday before being replaced by Semi Ajayi at half-time.
Portugal, will host the Super Eagles in Leiria in what serves as Nigeria’s final tune-up before the next international window.
Injury Blow for Nigeria as Ogbu Faces Scan Over Achilles Problem
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