Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awazien, is reportedly undergoing house arrest in the national team’s camp in Garoua, Cameroon.
Competent camp sources revealed that the defender, who is also in Cameroon, has not been seen train with the team.
He has not also been seen outside the camp vicinity.
Awaziem’s disappearance however is brewing speculations among the journalists covering the AFCON 2021.
Some journalists covering the tournament were of the opinion that the player might be suffering from COVID-19 and consequently been quarantined.
A source said: “I want to believe Awaziem is not injured as claimed by the NFF (Nigeria Football Federation) and I don’t think been injured is enough to keep him away from the rest of the team.
“He came to Cameroon with the team, but he hasn’t been sight anywhere in camp.
“I believe the NFF is keeping something under wraps.”
Awaziem, a mainstay and key player in the Super Eagles defence under the former coach, Gernot Rohr, was expected to play a vital role in Cameroon.
Awaziem’s place has been taken over by vastly experienced Kenneth Omeruo, who is partnering William Troost-Ekong as central defenders.