By Amosu Adeboye
Shehu Abdullahi will miss Nigeria’s Group B clash against the Syli Nationale of Guinea on Wednesday at the Alexandria Stadium due to hamstring injury.
Abdullahi picked up the injury in the Super Eagles 1-0 win against the Swallows of Burundi last Saturday.
The Bursaspor of Turkey defender was replaced by Chidozie Awaziem three minutes before the break against the Burundians.
The former Kano Pillars player will play no part in the game against Guinea as a result of the injury.
Awaziem, who put up a fine performance against Burundi is expected to be handed a starting berth against their fellow West Africans.
Gernot Rohr’s men top Group B with three points and a win against Guinea who forced Madagascar to a 2-2 in their first game will see them book a place in the Round of 16.
The encounter will kick-off at 3.30 pm Nigerian time
