Lookman out of Taifa Stars’ second-leg tie
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been ruled out of Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Tanzania after a scan revealed a knee ligament injury. Read More: https://punchng.com/lookman-out-of-taifa-stars-second-leg-tie/
Ademola Lookman, a forward for the Super Eagles, will miss Nigeria's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania in Zanzibar. A scan revealed that Lookman suffered a sprain in his knee ligament during yesterday's match. The 28-year-old Atletico Madrid player started Nigeria's 3-1 victory in Uyo on Friday but was substituted in the 44th minute, with Moses Simon taking his place.
Lookman had assisted Alhassan Yusuf's second-minute goal prior to being injured. Head coach Eric Chelle expressed uncertainty about the extent of the injury after the game. Despite the setback, Nigeria secured the win, with substitute Tolu Arokodare scoring twice and leading the team to six points from three Group L games, one behind leaders Guinea-Bissau.
The second leg of the qualifier will take place at the Amaan Stadium on Tuesday, November 17, with a kick-off time of 2pm Nigerian time.
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