Shehu Abdullahi could miss the remainder of Nigeria’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations outing with a hamstring injury.
The Bursaspor defender was stretchered out in the first half, and was replaced by Chidozie Awaziem in the Super Eagles 1-0 triumph over Burundi.
Although Nigeria medics did not place a timeframe on his full recovery, media officer Toyin Ibitoye told Goal that the right-back would be sidelined for Wednesday’s showdown with Guinea in Alexandria.
“Shehu is fine but may need just a few days to be back to 100%.”
While Rohr remained vague as to the extent of the injury, Goal understands the problem is not a severe one, but Nigeria will not risk exacerbating the injury with other options available for selection.
Therefore, the Super Eagles No.12 may not feature again for the three-time African kings in Egypt.
Since his international debut, Abdullahi who gave a positive injury update on Twitter has enjoyed a superb outing for the country – playing in the 2018 Fifa World Cup and boasting of 27 caps.
The injury setback will come to the Olympic bronze medalist, who has vowed to help Nigeria grab a fourth African title.
In his absence, the 2013 African champions will need to find someone to stop the attacking forays of opposing strikers.
Group B leaders, Nigeria face the National Elephants with victory handing them an early place in the Round of 16.
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