AFCON 2021: Awaziem Ruled Out Of Sudan Clash

By Ibrahim Taiwo, The Nigerian Voice Sports

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has been ruled out of the match against Sudan.

The former Porto defender missed out of the squad list for the first match against Egypt.

It has bow been revealed that he will be out of the second group match of the competitions due to sickness.

According to an official of the team, Awaziem is a little bit under the weather and it has nothing to do with Covid-19,".

“We expect him to be back in training soon and all things equal he should be available for selection in our last group game against Guinea-Bissau.

Awaziem has been part of the Super Eagles setup since 2017, he has made 26 appearances for Nigeria with one goal to his name.

The Super Eagles can book a place in the second round of the competition with a win over Sudan with a game to spare.