Super Eagles preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifiers have suffered another setback following an injury to striker Paul Onuachu, with Victor Osimhen already sidelined.
The development is a concern for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, who is preparing his squad for the start of Nigeria’s qualifying campaign later this month.
Onuachu picked up the injury in Trabzonspor’s 5-0 win over Gençlerbirliği in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday, despite making a strong start to the game.
The 32-year-old striker scored twice within the opening 22 minutes to help Trabzonspor take control of the match and end a 10-game goal drought.
He could have completed a first-half hat-trick but allowed Mohamed Salah to take a penalty won by Trabzonspor in the 12th minute, with the Egyptian converting from the spot.
