Victor Moses has suffered a thigh injury and will be out for at least three weeks, according to medical staff at Stoke City. The injury occurred during his club’s 1-3 loss to Sunderland in the Premier League over the weekend.
🟨 Key Details:
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Injury: Thigh strain
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Out duration: Minimum three weeks
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Misses national duty: Will not feature for Nigeria in their crucial AFCON 2015 qualifiers against Sudan
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Planned return: Moses was set to rejoin the national team for the first time since the 2014 World Cup
🦅 Nigeria’s Situation:
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Nigeria has just 1 point from two matches in their qualifying group (after games vs. Congo and South Africa).
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The Super Eagles are in a precarious position in Group A.
🔁 Replacement:
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Coach Stephen Keshi has called up Emem Eduok, a forward from Dolphins FC in Nigeria’s top flight, as Moses’ replacement.
This setback comes at a time when Nigeria needs experienced players like Moses to help turn their qualifying campaign around.
