Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, was forced out of Wednesday’s rescheduled Nigeria Professional Football League clash at Kwara United after he suffered an ankle injury.
The goalie landed somewhat heavily in claiming a high ball, and was substituted midway through the second half in his second appearance for the People’s Elephant this season.
He now looks set to at least miss his club’s CAF Confederation Cup playoff return leg match in Calabar against Bidvest Wits of South Africa.
The Enyimba ace is one of three goalkeepers jostling for the Eagles No 1 shirt at Russia 2018, the others being Francis Uzoho and Daniel Akpeyi.
The Enyimba goalkeeper has however allayed fears over the injury, saying: “It was just a minor injury.
“I have to thank God.
“It was not a serious blow.
“Ezenwa is coming back (to training) in just about two or three days.”
Ezenwa is expected to be named on a 30-man provisional squad to the World Cup, which has to be submitted latest May 14.