Super Eagles Suffer Blow as Key Player Onyedika Injured Ahead of Must-Win World Cup Qualifier
Super Eagles' World Cup qualifying campaign faces another setback as key player Raphael Onyedika suffers a serious injury, ruling him out of the crucial October qualifier against Lesotho. The Club Brugge midfielder sustained the injury during a match in Belgium, adding to Nigeria's growing list of injury concerns.
With Onyedika joining other sidelined players like Fisayo and Eric Chelle, the team's midfield depth is severely tested. The absence of Onyedika poses a challenge for the new head coach ahead of the upcoming matches.
This injury blow comes at a critical time as Nigeria aims to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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