Azeez injury concern after hamstring setback
Nigeria international Femi Azeez suffered a hamstring injury 30 minutes into Millwall’s 2-0 Championship victory over Bristol City, raising concerns ahead of AFCON qualifiers.
Nigeria international Femi Azeez suffered a hamstring injury 30 minutes into Millwall’s 2-0 Championship victory over Bristol City, creating early concern ahead of AFCON qualifiers. The winger was forced off after just half an hour, with the extent of the injury yet to be determined.
The injury is a blow to both Millwall and the Super Eagles. Azeez has been in good form for the Championship side, and his absence would be a significant loss for the club. For the Super Eagles, the injury comes just ahead of crucial AFCON qualifiers, and the coaching staff will be hoping that the injury is not serious.
This echoes the 2021 injuries to Nigerian players ahead of major tournaments, which also created concern. The mechanism then was different, but the result was the same: a worry for club and country.
The winners: none. The losers: Femi Azeez, who faces a spell on the sidelines; Millwall, which loses a key player; and the Super Eagles, who may be without him for the qualifiers.
Bottom Line: Femi Azeez is injured. The Super Eagles are worried. The question is whether the injury is serious or just a minor setback.