Nigeria U23s Confirm Chelsea Loanee Kenneth Omeruo Will Miss Olympic Games

Nigeria U23s Confirm Chelsea Loanee Kenneth Omeruo Will Miss Olympic Games

The Media Officer of Nigeria&rsquo;s Olympic National Team, Timi Ebikagboro, has confirmed that Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo will not be suiting up for the Samson Siasia-led side at the 2016 Olympic Games.<br /><br /><b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> broke the news that the central defender was considered for the competition by the technical crew but gave a negative response when contacted regarding his availability.<br /><br />&ldquo;Kenneth Omeruo pulled out of the Rio Olympics U-23 due to doctors&rsquo; advice, he wanted to play but was advised not to risk his career,&rdquo; Ebikagboro stated. <br /><br />The 22-year-old has represented Nigeria at U17 and U20 level and has some games under his belt in the World Cup and Confederations Cup.<br /><br />Omeruo was not in action on Sunday against Galatasaray due to an unknown complaint.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br />
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