Injured Tyronne Ebuehi to miss Nigeria friendly games in March
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been dealt another setback ahead of their friendly games against Ghana and Mali, as defender Tyronne Ebuehi has been ruled out for the season due to partial damage to his anterior cruciate ligament.
Nigeria’s national team is preparing to face their bitter rivals, the Black Stars of Ghana, and Mali on March 22nd and 26th respectively in Marrakech, Morocco.
However, Ebuehi’s injury adds to the list of absentees for the 26-man squad, which already includes Gabriel Osho, Taiwo Awoniyi, and the doubtful Victor Osimhen.
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Empoli, Ebuehi’s club, confirmed the injury, with the team currently fighting to avoid relegation in the ongoing Serie A season.
With less than nine games remaining, Ebuehi’s absence will be sorely felt by the club.
In an official statement, Empoli Football Club announced, “Empoli Football Club announces that the instrumental investigations to which the footballer Tyronne Ebuehi, who came out during Friday’s match with Bologna, was subjected, have highlighted the partial injury of the anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee. The footballer, after being subjected to a first specialist evaluation to establish the recovery path, began the appropriate treatments with the blue health staff.”
This injury not only affects the Super Eagles but also Empoli, who will miss Ebuehi’s contributions in their international friendly matches and the remaining matches of the club season.
