Born in Germany and raised within the Netherlands, the 27-year-old is eager on representing the three-time African champions

Tremendous Eagles hopeful, Kingsley Ehizibue, is about to overlook Nigeria’s essential Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in opposition to Sierra Leone resulting from a knee damage, Soccernet.ng stories.

As per Tutto Udinese, the Udinese full-back has underwent surgical procedure for the ligament reconstruction of his proper knee and has begun his rehabilitation program.

Following the profitable surgical procedure, Ehizibue began his rehabilitation therapies on the High Physio Balduina gymnasium at Villa Stuart. He has since returned to Udine and can proceed his restoration on the Bruseschi sports activities centre.

The estimated restoration time for his full rehabilitation is round six months, ruling him out of the upcoming AFCON qualifier.

Ehizibue, who has expressed his need to symbolize the Nigerian nationwide staff, beforehand received an invitation to the Tremendous Eagles camp in 2020 however was unable to take part as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.

After impressing with Udinese, he has set his sights on incomes a spot within the squad beneath the present head coach, Jose Peseiro.

Sadly, Ehizibue’s damage and surgical procedure means he won’t be out there for Nigeria’s essential AFCON qualifier in opposition to Sierra Leone on June 18.

A victory within the match for Tremendous Eagles will safe Nigeria’s place within the AFCON match scheduled to happen in Ivory Coast subsequent 12 months.