Super Eagles winger Moses Simon faces four to six weeks on the sidelines after suffering an injury to the ligaments of the right ankle
The Gent star got injured during a friendly game between his club and Nürnberg exactly a week ago in Spain.
Simon's injury is a big blow to manager Yves Vanderhaeghe who won't be able to count on the services of the winger for the upcoming Belgian First Division A match against Lokeren.
In addition, the Super Eagle will miss games against Antwerp, Club Brugge, AS Eupen and Sint-Truiden while he is doubtful to face Mechelen and Waasland-Beveren.
This season, the former AS Trencin ace has played 22 games in all competitions, scoring five goals.
Samuel Kalu was red-carded against Anderlecht in Gent's last game before the winter break and is ineligible to face Lokeren on Sunday