Nottingham Forest have confirmed Emmanuel Dennis pulled out of Nigeria’s friendly against Algeria as a result of injury.
Dennis was called up as replacement for the injured Adana Demirspor winger, Henry Onyekuru but he couldn’t honour the invitation for the same reason.
There were reports Dennis intentionally rejected the invitation but Nottingham Forest have now provided an update on his health status.
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“Taiwo Awoniyi has both been called up to the Nigeria squad for their friendly against Algeria on Tuesday 27th September, 8pm kick-off UK time.Emmanuel Dennis, meanwhile, has withdrawn due to injury,”reads a statement on the club’s official website.
The 24-year-old linked up with the Reds this summer fron Sky Bet Championship club, Watford.
He has made seven appearances for Nigeria with a goal to his name.
By Adeboye Amosu
3 Comments
Nigerian media with fake news just to spoil his reputation because it makes great news lying he turned down invitation for personal reasons against his a legitimate injury..
One reasons Nigerian fans should not Jump into conclusions especially with news coming from owngoalnigeria.com..
Get well Dennis.. you will come good at the end.
This is why I refrained from making a comment initially, waiting to hear both sides of the story. Eventually, the truth always comes out. The media need to be more responsible with their reporting. Reputations are at stake here.
Even if he decides to retire from international football, his choice should be respected. No need for the hate mongering.
Well said Brodaman Pompei. All of these jingoist rumour mongers are the real problems of Nigerian football. These bloggers masquerading as journalists are jokers. Always writing epistles like Professor. I an I never liked all these armchair critics.
Heaven bless Emmanuel Dennis and all deserving Super Eagles players.