Speaking at a press conference immediately after the 3 - 2 loss to Argentina, Stephen Keshi has confirmed that Michael Babatunde will no longer feature at the World Cup, as the winger is expected to undergo surgery.

“I’m not sure. I think he broke his hand. He will do surgery now, as we speak.

“Not sure if it will be able to participate more in the World Cup. Not a good thing,” Stephen Keshi told reporters.

The Volyn Lutsk winger cum striker was rushed to the Mae De Deus Hospital while the game was taking place.

The 21 - year - old will not return with the rest of the squad to the team base camp in Campinas this evening.