Uncertainty grips Nigeria’s Super Eagles camp ahead of Tuesday’s Group C finale against Uganda at AFCON 2025, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali nursing a knee issue and midfielder Frank Onyeka dealing with an ankle problem that could force coach Eric Chelle into lineup changes despite the team’s top-table qualification after back-to-back wins.
Chelle revealed the concerns post-Monday training in Fès, where both players participated fully without visible discomfort, but final medical evaluations will dictate their 5 p.m. availability – Nwabali’s reliability between the posts and Onyeka’s engine in midfield remain pivotal as Nigeria eyes rotation to rest stars for the Round of 16.
Optimism lingers amid the fitness fog, but the potential absences spotlight squad depth against a determined Uganda side, testing Chelle’s tactical flexibility in what could mark Nigeria’s perfect group stage finish.
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