Sadiq Umar out of AFCON set to be replaced by Paul Onuachu

Published on: 12 January 2024

The Nigeria Super Eagles have been hit with another injury issue following the report of Sadiq Umar's injury on Thursday, just 3 days to the start of the African Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com  reports.

The Real Sociedad striker is reported to have suffered a knee injury when the team played Guinea in a pre-AFCON warm up match in Abu Dhabi.

Umar will now return to Spain to continue treatment for an injury that may keep out for 3 or more weeks.

Meanwhile, a late call up has been extended to Paul Onuachu to replace Sadiq Umar who was eft out of training session on Thursday.

 

Uche Dozie

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