Exclusive : Etebo Ruled Out Of Denmark Clash; Scan Confirms He Has Torn Muscle

<span><span>Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has been dealt an injury blow ahead of his side</span></span><span><span>&rsquo;s meeting with Denmark in the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games, as star player Oghenekaro Etebo will not be in action against the Scandinavians. <br /><br />And to add insult to injury, a scan on Thursday confirmed the attacking midfielder</span></span><span><span><span><span>&rsquo;s</span></span> worst fears, that he has torn a muscle and may miss the rest of the tournament. <br /><br /></span></span>&ldquo;Etebo cannot play against Denmark. The tests showed that the tear is not much but he may not be available again for the entire competition, &rdquo; a top source told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>.<br /><br />The <span>CD Feirense star was</span> at the heart of everything good about Nigeria in their first two matches, and Siasia<span><span><span><span>&rsquo;s decision to play him in a dead rubber match versus Colombia became questionable after he picked up a hamstring injury.<br /><br /></span></span></span></span><span><span>Oghenekaro Etebo has scored four goals at the Olympics, more than any other player in the history of Nigerian football. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /></span></span><br />Photo Credit : fifa.com<br />
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