The Super Eagles of Nigeria are facing an injury crisis before their international friendly game against Mali on Tuesday, March 26 at 9 p.m.
Earlier, Naija News reported that Fulham defender Calvin Bassey got injured before the Super Eagles’ friendly match against the Black Stars of Ghana.
Despite not training the day before the game on March 22, Bassey was included in the substitutes’ list and Nigeria won 2-1 against Ghana.
Bassey had to return to England on March 24 for further medical examination and treatment due to his injury.
In addition, Frank Onyeka will also miss the friendly game against Mali at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Tuesday.
Allub times learned that, while Bassey got injured during training, Onyeka sustained his injury during the Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over Ghana on Friday.
The specific nature of Onyeka’s injury has not been revealed, similar to Bassey’s case. However, the severity of the injury means he will not be able to play for Nigeria against Mali.
As a result, the Brentford midfielder has gone back to the United Kingdom for further examination and treatment, especially as the Premier League is in its final stages of the 2023-2024 season.
This situation leaves Super Eagles interim coach, Finidi George, no choice but to make changes to his starting lineup for the upcoming match against Mali on Tuesday, as he had promised earlier.
