Nigeria U23 Heroes Given Clean Bill Of Health; Troost-Ekong Trains After Injury Scare

Nigeria U23 international William Troost-Ekong will be available for selection for Sunday night’s clash against Sweden at the Olympic Games, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.

It is thought the FK Haugesund skipper had to play through the pain barrier to help Nigeria record a 5-4 win over Japan two days ago, having picked up a knock that required treatment during the game.

The good news from Manaus is that Troost-Ekong took part in full training with the national team on Friday evening without feeling any pain.

In fact, all the players named in the roster have been given a clean bill of health by team medics despite stepping out onto the Amazônia Arena turf less than seven hours after their arrival in Manaus.

Should Nigeria beat Sweden tomorrow, they are guaranteed a spot in the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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