Nigeria defender Igoh Ogbu will undergo a scan in Lisbon on Monday to determine the extent of the injury he sustained during the Super Eagles’ training session on Saturday, Completesports.com reports.
The Slavia Prague centre-back suffered an Achilles tendon injury and has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Portugal.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles Media Officer Promise Efoghe has dismissed reports claiming that the 26-year-old has already left the team’s camp and returned to the Czech Republic.
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“Twenty-two players took part in training. Injured Igoh Ogbu is still with the team in camp. Disregard reports suggesting he has gone back to Prague. He will undergo a scan here in Lisbon on Monday,” Efoghe stated.
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.
The Super Eagles will face World Cup-bound Portugal in an international friendly at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria next Wednesday.
By Adeboye Amosu
