Ademola Lookman ruled out of Super Eagles’ Tanzania AFCON qualifier

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Ademola Lookman has been ruled out of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Tanzania in Zanzibar on Tuesday after sustaining a knee ligament sprain. The…

Ademola Lookman has been ruled out of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Tanzania in Zanzibar on Tuesday after sustaining a knee ligament sprain.

The Atlético Madrid forward picked up the injury during the Super Eagles’ 3-1 victory over Tanzania in Uyo on Friday and was unable to complete the first half, with Moses Simon coming on as his replacement.

Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe and team doctor confirmed the development on Saturday, following a medical assessment that revealed the extent of the injury.

“Scan has revealed Ademola Lookman suffered a sprain in his knee ligament during Tanzania match. This rules him out of Nigeria’s next AFCON qualifier versus Tanzania in Zanzibar on Tuesday,” the team’s medical department said.

His absence is another setback for head coach Éric Chelle as Nigeria prepares for the return fixture against the Taifa Stars.

The Super Eagles will also be without Victor Osimhen for the November international fixtures after the Galatasaray striker underwent surgery on a knee injury sustained while playing for the Turkish champions.

Nigeria will now have to find alternatives in attack as they seek to maintain their winning momentum and strengthen their position in the race to qualify for the 2027 AFCON.

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