The Flying Eagles have been dealt a heavy blow just days before the FIFA Under-20 World Cup kicks off in Chile. Star right-back Adamu Maigari, widely regarded as the best in the country at his position, has been ruled out after picking up an injury in the very last training session.
The news came as a shock across the camp. Maigari has been one of the most reliable players in the team, playing every game from the WAFU qualifiers through to the U-20 AFCON.
Fans will especially remember his brilliant Man of the Match performance against Egypt in the third-place playoff.
Unfortunately, the medical team confirmed that while he will recover soon, the timeline rules him out of the tournament.
His absence leaves a massive hole in the Flying Eagles’ defense and forces the coaching crew to reshuffle their plans on the eve of the World Cup.
For fans and teammates alike, it’s a bitter pill to swallow — losing one of the brightest young defenders just when the world stage was set for him.
