2023 AFCON Qualifier: Leone Star Captain Doubtful For Super Eagles Clash

2023 AFCON Qualifier: Leone Star Captain Doubtful For Super Eagles Clash

Sampson Adedeji

The preparation of the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone for the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria's Super Eagles suffered a huge blow as captain Steven Caulker is down with an injury, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Sierra Leone will play host to the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Matchday 5 of the AFCON qualifier at the famous Samuel Kayon Doe Sports Complex in Liberia slated for June.

Caulker suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury and underwent a successful meniscus surgery on Friday.

The medics confirmed that the lanky defender will be out of action for six weeks which makes him a big doubt for the all-important game.

Super Eagles will qualify for the biennial competition if they could avoid defeat while Sierra Leone will reignite their qualification hope with a win.