November 17, (THEWILL) – Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi, has been forced to return to his club after picking up a groin injury while on international duty with Nigeria.
The 26-year-old striker, started against Lesotho in the 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw, played in Uyo on Thursday, but was replaced by Nice forward Terem Moffi in the 59th minute.
Awoniyi will now miss Nigeria’s qualifier against Zimbabwe on Sunday, which is being played in Rwanda because the home team does not have a stadium that meets FIFA standards.
Officials announced on Friday, that Awoniyi will go back to England for further medical checks when the rest of the Nigeria squad fly to Rwanda.
Injuries to key players in the final third have already deprived Nigeria of star forward Victor Osimhen and winger Samuel Chukwueze, while midfield enforcer Wilfred Ndidi is also on the recovery path.
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