Having established a place in the Super Eagles team in the last few years, the former Chelsea defender is expected to have a key role to play in the playoff round of the African qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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The 26-year-old defender, whose effort wasn’t enough to save his side, Leganes, from relegation to the lower division after a poor campaign in Spanish League last season, was seen flaunting the baby via the Super Eagles official Instagram handle.
The Nigeria international signed permanently for Leganes last summer from Chelsea and has shone this season.
Bottom side Espanyol were left on the brink of being relegated from La Liga for the first time in 27 years on Sunday.
The defender, who played for seven minutes, was pulled off for his compatriot, Chidozie Awaziem.
The matches are to be played without spectators
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Danish forward Martin Braithwaite from Leganes after capitalising on a curious La Liga rule to ease their shortage of options up front.
Leganes, second-bottom of La Liga, made a number of changes from the side that secured a 0-0 draw against Atletico Madrid at the weekend and a full-strength Barca took advantage
Barcelona have been drawn at home to fellow La Liga side Leganes in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey, while Real Madrid will visit second division Real Zaragoza.
The result meant Real Madrid moved up to second in the standings
Atletico had never won in Spain’s top-flight at their fellow Madrid outfit’s Butarque stadium but Vitolo’s strike ensured they continued their impressive early season form
Omeruo, 25, starred with Leganes on loan last term, making 31 appearances for the club, 30 of which were starts.
The 25-year-old, who hasn’t made a senior Chelsea appearance, joined the Blues back in 2012 and has spent time out on loan at numerous European sides.
Leganes defender Kenneth Omeruo has been named in Spain’s LaLiga Team of the Week following his solid defensive display in their 3-0 win over Sevilla on Friday.
Zinedine Zidane’s side, who are third in the table and 13 points behind leaders Barcelona, were uninspired against local rivals Leganes
The Chelsea defender has enjoyed a fine season on loan with the La Liga club, making 24 appearances across all competitions, including the last 18 straight leagues matches.
Martin Braithwaite’s 89th minute equaliser earned Leganes a 1-1 draw with Valencia on Sunday in La Liga, leaving the visitors frustrated.
Ousmane Dembele is set to be out for two weeks after spraining his ankle in Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Leganes on Sunday.
The news comes as a blow for the 21-year-old, who opened the scoring for the La Liga leaders and had impressed in recent weeks, netting six times in his last 10 outings.
Lionel Messi came off the bench to inspire FC Barcelona to a 3-1 win at the Nou Camp over a dogged Leganes side on Sunday in the Spanish La Liga.