Ademola Lookman has been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday four clash against Tanzania due to a knee injury.
The Atlético Madrid winger sustained the injury during Nigeria’s matchday three encounter against the Taifa Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday night.
Lookman was forced off late in the first half and was replaced by Moses Simon.
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A scan subsequently revealed that the 29-year-old suffered a sprain to a knee ligament, ruling him out of Tuesday’s return fixture against Tanzania in Zanzibar.
“Scan has revealed Ademola Lookman suffered a sprain in his knee ligament during yesterday’s match. This rules him out of Nigeria’s next AFCON qualifier versus Tanzania in Zanzibar on Tuesday,” Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed in a statement on Saturday.
Lookman is now expected to return to his club for further assessment and treatment.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles are scheduled to depart for Zanzibar on Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s crucial encounter against the Taifa Stars.
By Adeboye Amosu
