Nigeria vs Brazil: Super Eagles Defender Out Due To Injury

Super Eagles defender and Torino Wing-back, Ola Aina, has pulled out of Sunday’s International friendly against Brazil.

Aina joins a growing list, which includes Kenneth Omeruo, Samuel Kalu and long term absentee Ahmed Musa, all of whom have also been ruled out of the friendly due to injury.

The defender, who celebrated his 23rd birthday on Tuesday, has earned 14 caps with the Super Eagles.

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On Wednesday, the Federation confirmed in a Tweet that the Italy-based defender suffered a domestic injury and will not be available for selection against the Selecao.

The NFF wrote: “Just in: Torino of Italy wing back Ola Aina is out of Sunday’s international friendly against Brazil. He picked up an injury after a domestic accident and will not be available.”

Just in: Torino of Italy wing back Ola Aina is out of Sunday’s international friendly against Brazil. He picked up an injury after a domestic accident and will not be available. #SoarSuperEagles #Team9jaStrong. pic.twitter.com/dNAQetsCmj

— The NFF ?? (@thenff) October 9, 2019

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