Nigeria Soccer
AFCON 2027Q: Lookman to miss Tanzania rematch with knee injury
Ademola Lookman has been ruled out of Super Eagles' 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday four encounter against Tanzania.
Lookman sustained an injury in Nigeria's matchday three fixture against Miguel Gamondi's men at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday night.
The Atlético Madrid winger was replaced by Moses Simon late in the first half.
"Scan has revealed Ademola Lookman suffered a sprain in his knee ligament during yesterday’s match. This rules him out of Nigeria’s next AFCON qualifier versus Tanzania in Zanzibar on Tuesday," Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe said in a statement on Saturday.
The 29-year-old is now expected » Read More
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