Sport
Balogun to miss Super Eagles friendly against Mexico
Leon Balogun will play no part in Nigeria’s international friendly against the El Tri of Mexico due to calf injury, reports Completesports.com.
The centre-back will however return for the team’s second friendly against Ecuador.
Balogun picked up the injury in Rangers’ Scottish Cup win against Hearts at the Hampden Park last weekend.
The 33-year-old featured for 120 minutes in the keenly contested encounter.
Balogun will travel to New Jersey next week to link up with his teammates in camp.
Balogun’s Rangers teammate, Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey are already in the team’s camp in Dallas, United States of America.
19 players are in the team’s camp ahead of the friendlies.
The first friendly against Mexico is billed for the AT&T Stadium, Texas, Arlington on Saturday.
The Ecuador friendly will hold at the Red Bull Arena, Harrison on Thursday.
Nigeria News18 hours ago
Soaring rice prices threaten Christmas celebrations for Nigerian families
Entertainment18 hours ago
Panic as Stage collapses during Odumodublvck’s performance at Lagos concert
Nigeria News18 hours ago
2025 Budget: FG allocates ₦6.36bn for renovation of Tinubu, Shettima’s official quarters
Nigeria News18 hours ago
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today 22nd December 2024
Nigeria News18 hours ago
NNPC debunks shutdown rumors, confirms fuel loading at Port Harcourt Refinery
Sport19 hours ago
‘We have to find a way’ – Guardiola laments after defeat to Aston Villa
Sport19 hours ago
Usyk beats Fury in heavyweight rematch
Sport19 hours ago
Southampton name Ex-Roma boss, Ivan Juric as new manager
Sport1 day ago
EPL: Jesus double leads Arsenal’s five-goal rout against Crystal Palace
Metro1 day ago
27 feared dead in Stampede at Christmas rice distribution event in Anambra
Nigeria News1 day ago
Tinubu honours Abuja, Anambra stampede victims, cancels all Lagos events
Metro1 day ago