Nigerian Super Eagle Igoh Ogbu Faces Three Months Out After Achilles Surgery

Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu faces up to three months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a torn Achilles tendon sustained during Nigeria's June international break.

Nigeria's Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu is facing up to three months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for a torn Achilles tendon sustained during the June international break. The injury will require him to be out of action for at least 90 days, although the exact duration could be longer depending on his recovery progress. Ogbu's absence from the team may pose significant challenges for coach Jose Peseud as Nigeria looks to bounce back from a recent slump in form.