Nigeria could be without Ryan Alebiosu for the remainder of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, NEWSUNPLUG reports.
Alebiosu, who is representing Nigeria in a major tournament for the first time, sustained an injury in the Super Eagles’ 3-1 win over the Cranes of Uganda on Tuesday. He suffered a deep cut on his right leg in the first half.
The right-back made his debut for the Super Eagles in the game played at the Complexe Sportif de Fès.
The 22-year-old was in action for the entire duration of the match.
Forward Cyriel Dessers also has a thigh problem and could be ruled out for the rest of the competition.
Dessers is expected to undergo a scan on Wednesday.