Friendly: Ogbu to miss Super Eagles vs Portugal with injury

Igoh Ogbu has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Portugal due to injury, DAILY POST reports.

Ogbu, according to Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe sustained a achilles tendon injury during Saturday’s training session in Leiria.

The centre-back is now expected to return to his Czech club, Slavia Prague for treatment.

The 26-year-old featured in Nigeria’s two games at the Unity Cup invitational tournament in London last month.

Ogbu started the Super Eagles 2-2 draw against Poland on Wednesday, making way for Semi Ajayi after the break.

The Super Eagles will take on World Cup -bound Portugal in a friendly in Leiria next week Wednesday.