Rohr Sweats Over Mikel Fitness Ahead of Round Of 16 Clash At AFCON

Published: July 01, 2019

The Super Eagles players returned to the training ground on Monday morning as they began preparations for their round of sixteen Africa Cup of Nations clash against a yet-to-be determined opponent on Saturday, July 6, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

Manager Gernot Rohr is sweating over the fitness of John Obi Mikel ahead of their next game after he suffered an injury in the final group match against Madagascar on Sunday.

The former Chelsea star was substituted after 59 minutes of the Super Eagles 2-0 loss to the Islanders and it is not certain whether he will be able to play this weekend.

Mikel is not the only injury concern going into the Super Eagles next game as Bursapor defender Abdullahi Shehu is still recovering from a hamstring complaint.

On a positive note, Rohr suggested at the post-match press conference yesterday that German-based left-back Jamilu Collins could return to the starting line-up, having missed all the games played by the Super Eagles at the AFCON due to injury.

The Super Eagles recovery session on Monday lasted for about one and a half hours.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel