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Tremendous Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo who was injured in Tuesday’s match towards the Pharaohs of Egypt might not be match for the Saturday match towards Sudan.

Omeruo who was injured within the second half of the encounter was changed by Semi Ajayi.

The Legannes of Spain defender will bear additional medical checks on Wednesday to establish the extent of his harm.

Nevertheless, sources from the Eagles camp say the interim coach of the nationwide crew, Austin Eguavoen might not wish to threat him towards the Falcons.

This means that if Omeruo fails to shrug off the harm, Eguavoen might name on both West Brom defender Ajayi or Chidozie Awaziem for the sport as they bid to qualify for the spherical of 16 even with a sport to spare.

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Omeruo made his debut on the AFCON in 2013, when Nigeria lifted the title for the third time in South Africa beneath the tutelage of the late Stephen Keshi, a person Omeruo fondly known as ‘father’.

Omeruo with 55 appearances for the Eagles is among the most skilled gamers in Cameroon.

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