Super Falcons’ Oshoala out of WAFCON with injury
Super Falcons and FC Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala has been ruled out of the rest of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations due to injury.
The attacker was injured in the 2-1 loss to South Africa in Nigeria’s opening game of the tournament but has today been confirmed to be out for the rest of the competition by the medical team of the Super Falcons.
Oshoala will travel back to Spain on Thursday to continue treatment with her club.
According to an official of the Super Falcons who spoke directly from the team’s camp in Morocco, “She underwent a test on Wednesday ahead of their second game on Thursday and was confirmed to have sustained a Grade 2 Medial Collateral Ligament strain.
“She will be out for at least six weeks, which means she is out of the tournament.”
Nigeria plays Botswana on Thursday and would be hoping to secure their first points of the showpiece tournament.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Troops foil abduction of Borno female students
He said that the terrorists reportedly gained access to the facility with the assistance of suspected collaborators
Rights
Civil society organisations key to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy: CDHR
He said civil society organisations serve as a bridge between the government and the people.
NationWide
2027: Nigeria won’t drift into one-party state, says LP presidential candidate
Mr Okereke described the one-party state narrative as a mere political construct.
States
Flooding: Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu place emergency response agencies on alert
He urged residents living in flood-prone areas to heed early warning messages.
NationWide
Flood Alert: NEMA urges residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate as rains intensify
Mrs Umar advised motorists and pedestrians against driving or walking through floodwaters.
NationWide
Shettima departs Abuja for ECOWAS summit in Freetown
The summit will focus on key policy decisions and strategic resolutions.
