Izunna Uzochukwu Reveals He Is On Road To Full Recovery After Playing Through Pain Barrier Vs Tanzania

Amkar Perm midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu is targeting a return to action next week after sustaining a muscle injury in the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania on September 5.

On his international debut, the 25 - year - old had to play through the pain barrier and missed the friendly game against Niger Republic three days later before returning to Russia to begin his rehabilitation.

“I pulled my muscle during the game against Tanzania but I was able to play all through the game with it. I started feeling the pains after the game,”  said Izunna Uzochukwu to allnigeriasoccer.com.

“I started training with the physical trainer on Tuesday and it’s looking good so far.

“I should be back training with the team fully again next week by God’s grace. ”

If the former FC Midtjylland star does not suffer a setback, he could make a return to action on game week 10 against Mordovia Saransk.