World Cup qualifier: Finidi may name replacements for injured Chukwueze, Onyeka

Samuel Chukwueze and Frank Onyeka are injury concerns for Nigeria ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.

Chukwueze, who has missed AC Milan’s last two games due to injury, was not included in the Rooseneri’s squad for the friendly against AS Roma in Australia.

The 24-year-old winger was a surprise inclusion in the Super Eagles squad for the World Cup qualifiers, despite his recent inactivity at club level.

Onyeka also missed Brentford’s last two Premier League games due to injury.

According to reports, head coach Finidi George may be forced to name replacements for the duo.

Victor Osimhen has already been replaced with Kenneth Igboke as a result of injury, while Ibrahim Olawoyin was called up on Thursday after Nathan Tella pulled out due to injury.