Biel-Bienne Midfielder Steve Ukoh Ruled Out Of Afcon Qualifier With Knee Injury

Published: June 07, 2015

Former Switzerland youth international Steve Ukoh still has to wait before playing his first competitive game for Nigeria.

News emerged on Sunday that the FC Biel-Bienne midfielder has been ruled out of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad due to a knee injury.

The Nigeria Football Federation has moved quickly to call up Stanley Dimgba of Warri Wolves as his replacement.

Meanwhile, the Super Eagles arrived in Kaduna, venue of the game against Chad, on Sunday evening.

During their stay in the city, the squad will be lodged at Africa Continental Hotel.

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