Raphael Onyedika has now emerged as a major doubt for the Super Eagles’ must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month.
The midfielder was forced out early from last week’s league game against Standard Liege.
He has not recovered from the injury and so will miss today’s league match against Gent and may also miss a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash against Aston Villa yesterday.
The Super Eagles take on Rwanda in Kigali on March 21, before they face Zimbabwe in Uyo four days later in crucial World Cup qualifiers.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Al-Khalood defender, William Troost-Ekong, has shared his experience on the difficulties of winning the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) while describing it a must win trophy.
The former Watford FC defender has competed in the tournament three times but has yet to lift the trophy.
“I’ve been there three times now, bronze medal, silver medal, but I haven’t had the chance to win it. That remains my ultimate goal,” he told Tidesports source.
“It means so much to me and all the kids growing up in Africa and Nigeria.”

Rivers Hoopers head coach Ogoh Odaudu says his team has been placed in a tough conference in this season’s Basketball Africa League.
Hoopers have been drawn with host FUS Rabat, debutants Al Ittihad, and 2023 third place team Stade Malien in the Kalahari Conference.
Speaking to the Rivers Hoopers media after the BAL announcement, Odaudu said, “It is a difficult conference. But just like last year, we are focused on getting out of the group stage.We won’t do anything different from what we did last season.”
“If it’s not broken, don’t fix it,’’ Odaudu stated.
“We are technically going to approach the same target by doing the same stuff we did last year. Keep it simple and do the little things we need to do.
Odaudu expressed disappointment at not being able to re-sign Will Perry, who played a pivotal role in the team’s third-place finish last season.
“Unfortunately, we lost Will to another team, but we have tried to replace him, and we will get a point guard that will be able to do the things he (Will) did for us last year.’’
The former Nigeria international is optimistic the team will assemble a better squad ahead of the 2025 Basketball Africa League season.
‘’We have some upgrades in some positions, and Rivers hoopers will be a better team than it was last year, Odaudu concluded.
The KingsMen have been scheduled to play the season opener against Stade Malien on 5 April in Rabat, Morocco.