Nigeria forward Obinna Nsofor has been ruled out of Monday night's friendly against Italy with an injury.
The forward came on as a substitute to score Nigeria's second goal against Ethiopia with an exquisite free-kick.
He then went down under a heavy challenge and hobbled through the last few minutes of the 2-0 victory.
"It looks serious," he told KickOffNigeria.com after the game.
That self-prognosis has now been confirmed by team officials, who say the player will take no part in Monday night's friendly game.
"Nsofor is ruled out of the encounter due to the injury he copped in the game against Ethiopia, though he is here in London with the team," Media Officer Ben Alaiya said.
"A scan will be carried out on Monday by team medics to determine the extent of the injury." Nsofor was left disappointed.
“I would really love to have played this game but there is nothing I can do now because of the injury,” he said.
Kick-off is at 8:45pm Nigeria time at Fulham's Craven Cottage.
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