The Super Eagles of Nigeria are slated to tackle Zimbabwe in Huye on Sunday for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification tie
Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been compelled to withdraw from international duty due to a recurring groin issue, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Super Eagles featured for Jose Peseiro’s men against Lesotho, and was trusted to fill the void left by Victor Osimhen who is also recovering from an injury he picked against Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, Awoniyi, as confirmed on the Super Eagles page, has been forced to withdraw from the squad which would hand the…
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