Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been ruled out of Nigeria’s next 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixture against Tanzania after sustaining a knee ligament injury.
A scan conducted after Thursday’s match confirmed that the Atalanta forward suffered a sprain to a knee ligament, ruling him out of Tuesday’s encounter against Tanzania in Zanzibar.
The injury represents a setback for Nigeria as the Super Eagles prepare for the crucial away fixture, with Lookman now unavailable for selection.
The extent of the injury and his expected recovery timeline have not been disclosed.
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