Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo has not made full progress in his recovery from an injury he picked up while defending the colours of the Nigeria national team. <br /><br />It would be recalled that the center - half had to make way for Godfrey Oboabona as early as the 13th minute of the international friendly between Nigeria and South Africa in Nelspruit last weekend after sustaining a groin injury.<br /><br />Due to the ailment, the Nigeria national - teamer has revealed, himself, that he won<span class="&quot;body1&quot;"><span class="&quot;body1&quot;">&rsquo;t be available for selection in Middlesbrough</span></span><br /><span class="&quot;body1&quot;"><span class="&quot;body1&quot;">&rsquo;s clash against Wigan Athletic on Friday at the Riverside Stadium.<br /><br /></span></span><span class="&quot;body1&quot;">&ldquo;Good luck to my boys today against @LaticsOfficial. Come on lads let</span><span class="&quot;body1&quot;"><span class="&quot;body1&quot;"><span class="&quot;body1&quot;">&rsquo;</span></span>s finish them off.. Hopefully, I am back fit soon,</span><span class="&quot;body1&quot;"> <span class="&quot;body1&quot;"></span><span class="&quot;body1&quot;">&rdquo; Kenneth Omeruo said on Twitter.<br /><br />The&nbsp; 21 - year - old has suited up 18 times for Boro in the Championship, but has seen his first team opportunities limited in the last one month.</span> <br /><br /></span>