2026 World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles Defender Ruled Out

2026 World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles Defender Ruled Out

Sampson Adedeji

Werder Bremen defender Felix Agu has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Super Eagles right-back picked up a syndesmosis ligament injury during Bremen’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over St. Pauli last weekend.

Agu, who has been in impressive form this season, was forced off the pitch shortly before half-time and replaced by Isaac Schmidt.

Medical assessments conducted by the German Bundesliga club confirmed that the 24-year-old will be sidelined for several weeks, effectively ruling him out of Nigeria’s crucial qualifiers scheduled for this month.

Agu’s absence will come as a blow to Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, who had included the versatile defender in his plans for the two games.

The national team is expected to announce a replacement in the coming days.

Nigeria will face Lesotho on October 10 in Polokwane, South Africa, before traveling to Cotonou to take on Benin Republic four days later.