Sodiq OyelekeSuper Eagles defender, Shehu Abdullahi, has assured fans that he will return to the pitch soon. Shehu pulled a hamstring and was substituted after 42 minutes of his AFCON debut against Burundi. Abdullahi’s inclusion in the Eagles raised concerns after featuring in only 13 league matches for his club Bursaspor last season. The 26-year-old, while giving an update on his injury, commended fans for their concerns and urged Nigerians to keep supporting the Super Eagles. The 2016 Olympics bronze medalist tweeted, “Thanks for the love, Nigerians.

Source: Punch June 24, 2019 00:22 UTC