AFCON MVP William Ekong will not play again this season after he ruptured biceps in his right leg and will have to undergo surgery.
Reports said he will now undergo surgery in Finland tomorrow.
PAOK defender Ekong played through the pain barrier as the Super Eagles went all the way to the AFCON Final against hosts Cote d’Ivoire earlier this month.
The experienced central defender, who has been the Super Eagles stand-in captain, played all but one of the seven games of the Super Eagles at the AFCON.