Hope Akpan pulled his shoulder against Congo during the African Cup of Nations clash , and could spend not less than two weeks on the sidelines, according to initial prognosis.<br /><br />Therefore, the 23 - year - old will sit out the last Group A tie with South Africa on Wednesday in Uyo.<br /><br />Also, the central midfielder will not take part in Reading&rsquo;s next game in the Championship with Cardiff City while he&rsquo;s rated 50 - 50 for the following game with Norwich City.<br /><br />&ldquo;Though, the injury is not too serious, but it will take him at least two weeks to recover, including the rehabilitation period before returning to action,&rsquo;&rsquo; Super Eagles doctor Ibrahim Gyaran said in a press release.<br /><br />Hope Akpan made way for another Anglo - Nigerian player Sone Aluko in the 53rd minute of the game with Congo after feeling pains in his shoulder.<br /><br />Photo Credit : Twitter<br /><br /><br />