Officials have disclosed Shehu Abdullahi will miss Wednesday’s AFCON Group B clash against Guinea after he suffered a hamstring injury against Burundi.
Rohr Smart vs Burundi – Sani Kaita
The Turkey-based fullback was replaced by Chidozie Awaziem when he was forced out of the Burundi game and the FC Porto ace is expected to continue to deputise in that position.
Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu was hospitalized in a hospital in Alexandria after officials said he suffered from dehydration in training.
He has been certified fit but at the same time officials said Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been placed on standby.
Coach Gernot Rohr has complained his team have been affected by illness and injury.
The Super Eagles are top of Group B with three points, while Guinea and Madagascar are on a point each after they played out a 2-2 draw in their opening game.
