Leon Balogun could be out for eight weeks after suffering a fractured foot in Wednesday night’s 0-0 draw against Mexico. The defender, who came on for Efe Ambrose in the second
half, lasted barely five minutes before he took a tumble over the
advertising hoardings and was promptly replaced by Azubuike Egwuekwe.Nigeria
team doctor Ibrahim Gyaran briefed coach Stephen Keshi about the injury
and recommended surgery for the Fortuna Dusseldorf full-back when he
returns to Germany.”Super Eagles doctor Ibrahim Gyaran told
Keshi that it was the best option open to the young defender and the
surgery will effectively rule him out for up to eight weeks,” said media
officer Ben Alaiya. “That may give him enough time to quickly
bounce back and rejoin the national
team ahead of preparation for the
World Cup in May if invited.”The medics explained that if he
does not carry out any surgery, it will take him a longer time to return
to action [up to 4months] hence the surgery option.”His club
medics have already been briefed about the development as Keshi says his
immediate concern for the player is about his health.”
Article by: Colin Udo
