Coach Sunday Oliseh has excused Heartland FC duo David Obiazor and Nelson Ogbonnaya from the Super Eagles’ camp as both succumbed to injuries. They are therefore out of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Tanzania in Dar es Salaam on September 5.
Goalkeeper Obiazor and centreback Ogbonnaya were in the list of 23 home-based professionals invited by Oliseh, but the coach will now call up two other players from the muchimproved League to replace the injured duo.
“The players are nursing injuries and after thorough examination by the Super Eagles’ medics, it was agreed that it is best to allow them some time to rest and return to their clubs.
