Nigeria's continental championship campaign has suffered a defensive setback after Benjamin Fredrick withdrew from the tournament roster with a knee problem sustained during club training sessions. The 20-year-old Belgian Pro League regular with FC Dender has established himself as a fixture in Eric Chelle's lineup over recent matches, starting the nation's last half-dozen internationals spanning World Cup qualification battles against Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The versatile backline enforcer missed his club's victory over Royal Antwerp due to the ailment that will sideline him through the entire African competition. Medical staff anticipate Fredrick's availability will resume following the tournament's conclusion, allowing the young defender to rejoin Dender's domestic campaign.
The versatile backline enforcer missed his club's victory over Royal Antwerp due to the ailment that will sideline him through the entire African competition. Medical staff anticipate Fredrick's availability will resume following the tournament's conclusion, allowing the young defender to rejoin Dender's domestic campaign.
