Nigeria’s Super Eagles have suffered a major blow as defender Benjamin Fredrick is set to miss the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations due to a knee injury.
The 18-year-old sustained the injury in training with his Belgian club, Dender, and will be sidelined for several weeks.
Fredrick has been a crucial part of the team’s defense, starting their last six matches. His absence is a significant setback for coach Eric Chelle as Nigeria prepares for the tournament in Morocco.