Nigeria’s Alhassan Yusuf faced a solitary training session while the Super Eagles geared up for their upcoming clash at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The three-time AFCON champions are set to take on the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Thursday.
Yusuf was conspicuously absent from full training following his early exit during the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea on Sunday. The Royal Antwerp midfielder had to be substituted in the 67th minute, making way for Joe Aribo. Meanwhile, the remaining 24 squad members participated in the training drills, ratcheting up their preparations for the crucial fixture.
With just two days remaining until the showdown against Cote d’Ivoire, Yusuf faces a race against time to regain his fitness and stake a claim for his spot in the lineup. All eyes will be on the talented midfielder as the Super Eagles aim to soar past their opponents in this highly anticipated encounter.
