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The injury cloud hanging over the participation of some Nigeria senior team players in the upcoming AFCON qualifiers has lifted, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
The Super Eagles will begin their campaign to be in AFCON 2027 with a home draw in Uyo against Madagascar on September 23 before traveling to meet Guinea Bissau four days later.
Nigerian team coach Chelle made it clear that he wants to start the qualifying phase on a high, with his sights set on winning the first two games of the series at the end of the month.
Their wish suffered a setback with four senior players struggling to be fit for the game, but key midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is back and available for selection.
He was named in Lazio’s traveling squad for Monday’s match against Udinese in Serie A, marking his return to the national team after missing the last two games through injury.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
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