2023 AFCON Qualifier: Orban Ruled Out Of Super Eagles Vs Sao Tome Clash With Injury

Gift Orban will no play no part in Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe due to injury.

The KAA Gent of Belgium star sat out the team’s last training session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Thursday night.


Orban, Completesports.com learnt sustained an injury in the team’s previous training session on Friday.

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The 21-year-old was expected to make his debut for the Super Eagles against the True Patriots.

The young striker will now have to wait for his maiden appearance for the three-time African champions.

22 players trained ahead of the dead-rubber encounter.

The other new invitees Victor Boniface and Jordan Torunarigha are in line to make their debut against Adriano Eusebio’s side.

By Adeboye Amosu in Uyo

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