Nigeria vs Ghana: Eguavoen reveals injured Super Eagles player ahead of must-win match in Abuja

The affected player was excused from Saturday's recovery session

Coach Austin Eguavoen has revealed that the Super Eagles players are in high spirits ahead of Tuesday's must-win clash against Ghana's Black Stars.

Eguavoen however revealed that Samuel Chukwueze cupped an injury in Kumasi and was excused from Saturday's recovery session.

The three-time African Champions held their nerves despite the immense pressure from the atmosphere generated by the 40-000 capacity Baba Yara Stadium all through Friday night.

Now back in the country, Babafemi Raji, the media officer for the Super Eagles confirmed the national football team will get back to training Saturday evening at the new look MKO Abiola Stadium.

"We will train today at 6 pm and the venue is MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja. All Covid-19 protocols will be strictly followed please," he said.

With all still left to play for going by the first leg result, only victory will be good enough for the Super Eagles if they are to achieve their aim of making a seventh World Cup appearance in Qatar.