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.
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‎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.
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‎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.
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‎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.
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‎Portugal, will host the Super Eagles in Leiria in what serves as Nigeria’s final tune-up before the next international window.
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Injury Blow for Nigeria as Ogbu Faces Scan Over Achilles Problem
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