Injured Duo Izunna Uzochukwu, Leon Balogun Out Of Friendly Vs Niger
Published: September 07, 2015
Amkar Perm midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu has been ruled out of the Super Eagles international friendly against Niger Republic at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
The Russian - based player was handed his international debut by new coach Sunday Oliseh in the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania last weekend.
Izunna Uzochukwu started and went the distance in Dar es Salaam but suffered an injury and the Super Eagles manager has stated that the 25 - year - old is definitely out of the game.
Mainz defender Leon Balogun is also out of the game due to an ankle complaint and has returned to Germany to begin his rehabilitation.
Photo Credit : fc-amkar.org
The Russian - based player was handed his international debut by new coach Sunday Oliseh in the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania last weekend.
Izunna Uzochukwu started and went the distance in Dar es Salaam but suffered an injury and the Super Eagles manager has stated that the 25 - year - old is definitely out of the game.
Mainz defender Leon Balogun is also out of the game due to an ankle complaint and has returned to Germany to begin his rehabilitation.
Photo Credit : fc-amkar.org
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