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2023 AFCON : Nigeria Suffer big injury blow ahead of Cote d’Ivoire clash

Fortunately, the injury is minor, and he is expected to return for the Super Eagles’ final group game against Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau.

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Alhassan Yusuf is set to sit out Nigeria’s Group B match against hosts Cote d’Ivoire due to a thigh injury sustained in the 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea.

Fortunately, the injury is minor, and he is expected to return for the Super Eagles’ final group game against Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau.

Despite missing training on Monday and Tuesday, Yusuf’s absence provides Coach Jose Peseiro with various midfield options, including Joe Aribo, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, and Kelechi Iheanacho.

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