Chidozie Awaziem
Chidozie Awaziem
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AFCON 2021: Super Eagles defender set to miss Nigeria’s clash with Sudan

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Chidozie Awaziem
Chidozie Awaziem

Chidozie Awaziem of Alanyaspor is poised to miss his second consecutive game for Nigeria at AFCON 2021 in Cameroon.

On Tuesday, Awaziem was absent from Nigeria’s opening triumph over Egypt. The 25-year-old was left out of the matchday squad, with interim manager Austin Eguavoen stating after the game that Awaziem had suffered a minor injury.

Awaziem was expected to return on Saturday, but he was absent from the team’s recovery workout on Wednesday.

Awaziem was expected to return for the second group stage match of the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday, but he was absent from the team’s recovery workout on Wednesday.

Despite suffering an injury in the match, Omeruo is likely to be fit for the game against Sudan after being seen in training.

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