Nigeria’s CB Igbo Ogbu has suffered a major injury blow during an off-season training camp with the Super Eagles.
Ogbu, who has been preparing with the Super Eagles for the international friendly against Portugal, was seen in crutches after Saturday’s session.
Reports are confirming the 26 year-old ruptured his left Achilles tendon.
While team doctors are yet to confirm the actual extend of the injury sustained, the Player has been ruled of the Portugal game and is expected to undergo further tests.
Ogbu has earned 12 caps for Nigeria and an important player for Eric Chelle since earning his debut last year.
Uncertain Return date
Although it unclear if he will be required to go under the knife, however, in the advent that its a confirmed ACL rupture, Ogbu could be out for 9 months.
Last season he helped Slavia Prague defend the League title; his second with the club since joining them in 2023.
Super Eagles gear up for Portugal Test
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s international friendly match will go ahead, despite the recent injury hit to the Super Eagles squad.
Players in Lisbon
Francis Uzoho, Maduka Okoye, Arthur Okonkwo, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Christian Akpan, Emmanuel Fernandez, Zaidu Sanusi, Bruno Onyemeachi, Abdullahi Ibrahim, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, Philip Otele, Tochukwu Nnadi, Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, Terem Moffi, Paul Onuachu, Samuel Chukwueze, Akor Adams.
The team had completed two training sessions in Lisbon since arriving from Warsaw where they played a 2-2 draw in another friendly.
Against Portugal, the Super Eagles will be helping knock the former European champions into shape ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Portugal who recently beat Chile 2-1, are in Group K along with DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
Goals from Goncalo Guedes (58′) and Bruno Fernandes (72′) handed Roberto Martinez’s side the victory.
Wednesday’s friendly against Nigeria – the second meeting between the two Countries since 2022 – will be played inside the 23,000 capacity Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria.
It will be the Seleção das Quinas farewell game before Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates head off to Houston where they will kick off the World Cup campaign on June 17 against DR Congo.
