Ankle Injury Rules Uche Nwofor Out Of RKC Waalwijk Match

Uche Nwofor is a major injury worry ahead of the home game with RKC Waalwijk on Friday, the official website of Heerenveen reported today.

The Nigeria international had to be substituted in the 69th minute in Sunday’s Eredivisie tie with FC Utrecht after suffering an ankle injury.

Club physiotherapist Erik ten Voorde says Nwofor might be unavailable for selection as the game scheduled to hold at  Abe Lenstra Stadion is coming too quick.

22  - year - old Uche Nwofor has had a difficult start to his Heerenveen career, having played only 49 minutes for the club in the Dutch championship.

Heerenveen sit 10th on the table, 7 points behind table topping AZ.