Friday, June 14, 2013
Super Eagle's Ogenyi Onazi ruled out of Confederation Cup
Nigeria's Ogenyi Onazi has been
ruled out of the Confederations Cup in Brazil due to a knee injury he sustained
during the World Cup Qualifiers on Wednesday in Namibia.
Speaking to BBCSports, the
20-year-old Lazio midfielder said-"I thought it was something I could
manage when it happened but there was no point pushing myself to the
extreme," Onazi told BBC Sport.
"Unfortunately, it means I
will miss our Confederations Cup in Brazil."
Onazi will undergo a scan on
Thursday after which is Super Eagles player will be After undergoing a scan he
will be back in action in about a month's time.
He added: "I'm very
disappointed because I always want to give my best for my country.
"Sometimes you face something
like this to be stronger as a player. I can only wish my teammates well in
Brazil."
The African Champions will face
Tahiti, Uruguay and Spain in Brazil in the tournament which doubles as
preparation for the South American country for the hosting of next year's World
Cup.
Already, Nigeria will be playing
without main players Nigeria, Emmanuel Emenike, Victor Moses and Kalu Uche from
the 15 -30 June tournament.
The Super Eagles finished fourth in
their maiden Confederations Cup appearance in Saudi Arabia in 1995.
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