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Igoh Ogbu has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Portugal due to injury, DAILY POST reports.
Ogbu, according to Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe sustained a achilles tendon injury during Saturday’s training session in Leiria.
The centre-back is now expected to return to his Czech club, Slavia Prague for treatment.
The 26-year-old featured in Nigeria’s two games at the Unity Cup invitational tournament in London last month.
Ogbu started the Super Eagles 2-2 draw against Poland on Wednesday, making way for Semi Ajayi after the break.
The Super Eagles will take on World Cup -bound Portugal in a friendly in Leiria next week Wednesday.
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