Breaking: Igho Ogbu Suffers Achilles Injury, Ruled Out of Portugal Friendly

Nigeria’s preparations for their upcoming friendly against Portugal have been dealt a blow after defender Igho Ogbu sustained an injury in training this evening.

Team medics have described the situation as a suspected rupture of his left Achilles tendon, ruling him out of the high-profile fixture.
ury and the recovery timeline.

For now, the focus remains on stabilizing the player and ensuring he receives the necessary treatment.
The injury occurred during the team’s Friday evening training session, forcing Ogbu to withdraw immediately.

The setback comes at a crucial time as the Super Eagles continue their build-up to the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, with the Portugal friendly seen as a key test of readiness.

Medical staff are expected to carry out further assessments to determine the full extent of the injury