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Recuperating Ogenyi Onazi thanks fans for quick recovery prayers

 

Recuperating Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi is full of gratitude to his numerous fans who have taken to various medium to wish him speedy recovery. The former Lazio ace who cubed injury in Trabzonspor’s 4-1 win against Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig game, informed them that he is getting better by the day, dishing out a picture in which he is apparently getting the best of attention from hospital and personal staff.

“Really touched with all your wishes to be back stronger, God bless you all. Improving day by day..💪🏿🙏🏾” he enthused.

The 25-year-old was in action for about 32 minutes in the encounter before he was stretchered off after rupturing his Achilles tendon. Club officials afterwards confirmed that he would miss the remaining part of the season.

“Unfortunately Onazi suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon. His season may well be over, “submitted club President Ahmet Agaoglu

Onazi who missed the later part of Super Eagles qualifying ties for 2019 African Cup of Nations, will no doubt be having two prayer points at he recovers on his sick bed; to bounce back as quickly as possible and to be able to earn a place in Gernot Rohr’s squad that will face Seychelles at home in a more or less inconsequential tie since the Eagles have already qualified for the continental showpiece.

The match nonetheless will enable the German tactician take a close look at the players and their performances.  He is also hoping to play a couple of friendly matches to enable him select final squad for the event billed for  15 June to 13 July at a yet to be decided venue.

Cameroon was recently striped off the right to host the event and fresh bids taken from Morocco and South Africa.  CAF is expected to decide on the final venue in the New Year.

 

 

 

 

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