Nigeria Handed Triple Injury Boost Ahead Of Algeria Clash But Shehu Still Listed As Doubtful

Published: July 13, 2019

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has been handed a triple injury boost ahead of his side's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against Algeria in Cairo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

It is believed that Africa Cup of Nations leading marksman Odion Ighalo, vice-captain Ahmed Musa and young defender Chidozie Awaziem are available for selection as they participated in full training on Saturday.

The Super Eagles had been facing an injury crisis as the trio picked up knocks in the last game vs South Africa.

Abdullahi Shehu is still listed as doubtful as he was the only player that trained away from the group in today's workout.

The Bursaspor defender suffered a training ground injury on June 21 and has not made a single appearance for the Super Eagles at the AFCON since he was substituted just before half-time against Burundi.

Shehu was involved in an aerobic session as the rest of the players were being put through their paces by the coaching staff.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel