Onyedika cleared after shoulder injury ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been cleared to play in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after a shoulder injury was judged not to be serious. Punch Nigeria described the assessment as a boost for coach Chelle, but the supplied material gives no details about the injury’s timing or treatment.
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been cleared to play in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after a shoulder injury was deemed not serious. Punch Nigeria described the update as a boost for Super Eagles coach Chelle. The clearance means Onyedika remains available for the qualifying campaign, based on the information supplied.
The report does not state when the midfielder sustained the injury, how long he was assessed or whether he missed any training or matches. It also provides no details about treatment, restrictions or the medical authority that made the decision. Onyedika’s availability gives the coaching staff another midfield option for the qualifiers.
However, the available material does not say whether he will start, play a substitute role or be selected for a particular fixture. The update only indicates that the shoulder problem was not serious enough to prevent him from playing. No further information about his condition or the team’s plans was provided.
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