Slavia Prague have confirmed that Super Eagles defender, Igoh Ogbu, has successfully undergone surgery after suffering an Achilles tendon rupture while on international duty.
The injury occurred during a training session ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal national football team.
Ogbu had been actively involved in Nigeria’s recent assignments, featuring in the Unity Cup fixtures against Zimbabwe national football team and Jamaica national football team.
He also started the Super Eagles’ 2-2 friendly draw with Poland national football team before being replaced at half-time by Semi Ajayi.
Ogbu ruled out for three months
Slavia Prague have confirmed that the defender will spend around three months on the sidelines.
“During the international break, Igoh Ogbu ruptured his Achilles tendon. In recent days, he underwent surgery at the Central Military Hospital in Střešovice, and the operation was successful,” reads a statement on the club’s official website.
“The Slavia defender will be out of training for approximately three months. Get well soon, you’ll come back stronger, Igy.”
