Etebo to resume at Stoke City next week after extended break

Nigeria international, Oghenekaro Etebo is expected to join his teammates at English Championship side Stoke City next week after getting some days from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Etebo was one of Nigeria’s stand out performers at the Africa Cup of Nations despite featuring in all matches.

This was acknowledged by the club through its manager, Nathan Jones during an interactive session with fans.

”We’re very proud of our African players and they have done superbly well. We have two of the top five African midfielders at Stoke. We’re very proud of both of them,”Stoke City manager Nathan Jones stated during a question and answer session with the club’s supporters.

“Pete came in last year with only a week of rest and had to play a full season.

“He’s then had to go straight back into the Africa Cup of Nations and no rest. So we’ve had to give him an extended rest or you won’t get the best out of Peter Etebo.

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“I’ve spoken to Pete throughout the summer. We’re very proud of him. He’s now resting with his family. He’ll be back with us next week when we can reintegrate him and get him back into league football for Stoke City.