Nigeria U23 Poster Boy Etebo Suffers Fresh Injury Blow Ahead Zambia Clash

Published: September 12, 2016

CD Feirense coach José Mota has announced a 19-player squad list ahead of Monday night’s clash against Tondela at the Estadio Marcolino de Castro, a game which corresponds to the fourth round of matches in the Portuguese Primeira Liga .

The manager has made three changes to the squad that faced Rio Ave about a week ago, omitting Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo and two other players.

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Dream Team VI poster boy was left out of the team as a precaution, as he is recovering from a slight injury sustained in training.

The 20-year-old Etebo went the distance in CD Feirense’s 1-0 loss to Rio Ave before the international break, his first competitive match after picking up a hamstring complaint against Colombia on August 10 at the Olympic Games.

Despite missing the Super Eagles clash against Tanzania, the former Warri Wolves star remains in the plans of manager Rohr , who plans to call him up for the World Cup qualifier with Zambia next month provided that he is in tip top condition.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel