2026 WCQ: Super Eagles defender Agu to miss Lesotho, Benin games
Werder Bremen defender, Felix Agu has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic.
Agu sustained a syndesmosis ligament injury in Bremen’s 1-0 victory over St. Pauli last weekend.
The full-back was replaced by Isaac Schmidt shortly before half-time.
Bremen confirmed on Monday via a statement on their official website that Agu will be sidelined for several months.
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, is now expected to name a replacement for the player.
Nigeria will be away to Lesotho on Friday before welcoming Benin Republic to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo next week Tuesday.