Super Eagles: Ogbu set for lengthy injury layoff

Author: Mike OyebolaPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Super Eagles: Ogbu set for lengthy injury layoff

Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu ruptured his Achilles tendon during training in Lisbon on Saturday. Team media officer Promise Efoghe said the 26-year-old will undergo a scan to determine the severity. According to SCORENigeria, the center-back will be out for at least nine months. Ogbu played in the Unity Cup and the friendly against Poland.

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