Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi is close to returning to action after been sidelined for the last ten months with career threatening injury.

Onazi has been out of action since December 2018 after tearing his cruciate ligaments y in Trabzonspor’s 4-1 home win against Rizespor.

The former Lazio man recently returned to full training and is currently working his way back to full fitness.

“When I see my people happy I am motivated. I see all your messages I am working hard to come back stronger to achieve our goal for the season. Almost ready,” he wrote on his social media handle.

The 26-year-old missed 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Cup in Egypt as well as the Super Eagles last two friendlies against Ukraine and Brazil respectively.