Igoh Ogbu to undergo scan after training injury
Igoh Ogbu, a defender for the Super Eagles, is set to have a scan in Lisbon to assess an injury sustained during training. He suffered a suspected Achilles tendon rupture and will miss Nigeria’s friendly against Portugal. Despite the setback, Ogbu remains in camp and will be further evaluated. The injury leaves Nigeria with fewer centre-back options ahead of their upcoming match.
Match highlights
- Igoh Ogbu was injured during training and will undergo a scan in Lisbon to determine the severity.
- He has been ruled out of Nigeria’s friendly against Portugal due to a suspected Achilles tendon rupture.
- The team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, confirmed Ogbu is still with the squad and has not returned to Prague.
- Ogbu played in Nigeria’s last three games, including the Unity Cup win in London and 45 minutes against Poland.
- Nigeria’s defensive options are now limited, while Portugal’s squad has been strengthened by the arrival of four Paris Saint-Germain players.
