John Ogu To Start Full Training Next Thursday

New manager of Portuguese club Academica, Sérgio Conceição has named a  20 - man squad for the trip to face Sporting Braga on Friday.

As expected, crocked Nigeria international John Ogu, who is nursing a knee injury, was not listed.

Unconfirmed reports suggest the 24 - year - old midfielder went under the surgeon's knife last Thursday in an attempt to clear up the persistent injury which he has been nursing for the past two years.

Based on John Ogu's claim, he will return to full training on Thursday, April 25.The ex Almeria man has started 10 games in the Primeira Liga.

Though Academica are placed 13th in the standings, they have the same number of points as relegation candidates Moreirense.