Wednesday, October 23, 2024

International Friendly: Super Eagles Duo To Miss Next Game


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International Friendly: Super Eagles Duo To Miss Next Game By Sampson Adedeji The hope of Nigeria's Super Eagles avenging the defeat suffered in the hand of Indomitable Lions of Cameroon on Friday suffered set back as two key players have been ruled out, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Cameroon on Friday in Austria defeated Nigeria's Super Eagles by lone goal scored by Anguissa in the 36th minute of the encounter. According to Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles coach, the duo of William Troost Ekong and Jamiu Collins will not be available when Nigeria take on same opponent on Tuesday . Watford defender who also doubled as the skipper in the game sustained injury and was replaced by Valentine Ozornwaifo in the 90th minute. Collins who plays for German Bundesliga 2 side, Paderborn, played the entire duration of the game but was later discovered that he managed the injury to play in the entire duration of the game. Seven key players invited for the international friendly game earlier decided to withdraw due to injury a decision which allow the manager to hurriedly look for make up players. Nigeria will have another opportunity to redeem itself on Tuesday against same opponent at the same venue.
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Niyi Busari

Award winning journalist, Niyi Busari, the Publisher and CEO of BSN Sports Concepts is one of the most celebrated Nigerian sports journalist of his generation. A"cross-over" professional, he combines the talents and abilities of a print and electronic journalist in a manner that is rare, even though his specialization is print. A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja where he obtained his Bachelor Degree in 2015.

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