Nigeria Forward Injured In Sweden

Nigeria Forward Injured In Sweden

Swedish club Mjallby AIF has confirmed that Nigeria international, Silas Nwankwo, is injured and has been ruled out of action for long duration, BSNSports.com.ng report

Nwankwo joined the Swedish side earlier in the year after a successful outing with the Nigeria Professional Football League side Nasarawa United.

Since moving to the Scandinavian country, Nwankwo has been outstanding for the club and has scored 9 goals in 28 matches.

The club confirmed that Nwankwo has torn his anterior cruciate ligament against Djurgaden and adding that he will undergo surgery next week.

"Silas has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear that will require surgery.

"Surgery will take place next week and then a 9-12 month rehabilitation awaits before a full return to football is possible", rehab manager Amanda Nilsson told the club media.