
The Digest:
The Super Eagles have been dealt a significant blow ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff, with several key players set to miss the crucial fixtures in Morocco due to injury, suspension, and fitness concerns.
Key Points:
- Striker Terem Moffi is out for several weeks with a hamstring injury.
- Defender Felix Agu is ruled out after syndesmosis ligament surgery.
- Versatile defender Ola Aina faces an extended spell on the sidelines.
- Striker Cyriel Dessers is battling an ankle ailment, limiting attacking options.
- Midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is ruled out for a month with a thigh injury.
- Defender Semi Ajayi is suspended for the first leg due to accumulated bookings.
- The CAF playoff is scheduled for November 13-16 in Rabat, Morocco.
Sources: Vanguard News