AFCON: TROOST-EKONG, SANUSI RULED OUT OF SUPER EAGLES’ CRUCIAL GAME VS GUINEA-BISSAU
Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign has suffered a major setback as William Troost-Ekong and Zaidu Sanusi have been sidelined for the crucial Group A encounter against Guinea-Bissau.
Troost-Ekong, who was instrumental in the Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory over the Cote d’Ivoire hosts last week, sustained a hamstring injury during the match, leading to his exclusion from the upcoming fixture.
The PAOK Salonica defender, credited with scoring the winning goal in the keenly contested encounter, leaves a notable void in the defensive lineup.
Speculation arises regarding his potential replacement, with Kenneth Omeruo emerging as a likely candidate to fill the void left by Troost-Ekong.
Adding to Nigeria’s woes, left-back Zaidu Sanusi is also ruled out of the game after missing training on Sunday. Sanusi, who plays for Porto, suffered an injury in the victory over the Elephants, further complicating the team’s defensive strategy.
As the Super Eagles prepare to face the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Monday, the absence of these key players poses a considerable challenge for the Nigerian side.
The coaching staff faces critical decisions in reshuffling the lineup and devising strategies to secure a positive result in the absence of Troost-Ekong and Sanusi. The outcome of this encounter holds significant implications for Nigeria’s progression in the tournament.
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