He fractured his hand during a challenge with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate.
Kano Pillars on Sunday defeated Enyimba FC 2-0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League match in Kano.
The visit formed part of his long-distance ride from Enugu through Anambra, with Lagos as the final destination.
Newcastle United also backed the 25-year-old Dutch defender following the allegation.
The visitors rallied to 90 for three in 12 overs, with captain Mieke Van Voorst scoring 34 off 27 balls.
Christabel Chukwuonye anchored the innings with 43 off 27 balls, guiding Nigeria to 159 for four in 20 overs.
Aston Villa boosted their top-four hopes with a 2-0 win against bottom side West Ham to regain their confidence.
The result highlighted Guardiola as winning five Carabao Cup titles and becoming the first manager in the history of the tournament to achieve the feat.
The win moves Rangers to the top of the table on 53 points, pending Rivers United’s fixture against Nasarawa United on Monday.
