AFCON 2023: Paul Onuachu Replaces Injured Sadiq Umar

In shocking news reports, another super Eagles play maker Sadiq Umar has picked up an injury and has been ruled out for the AFCON 2023. Umar 26 year old will be replaced Paul Onuachu.

Recall that PitakwaNews reported that Boniface was earlier ruled out for the competition.

26-year-old Umar picked up a knee injury in Nigeria’s 2-0 friendly defeat to the Syli Stars of Guinea on Monday.

However, in a Friday statement posted on X by the official Super Eagles account, it was announced that Paul Onuachu will replace Sadiq Umar.

“Sadiq Umar is out of the AFCON 2023 squad due to injury and Paul Onuachu replaces him.”

Onuachu was at the AFCON 2019 finals in Egypt.

However, due to an injury, the 29-year-old missed the previous competition in Cameroon.

Onuachu, in 15 games for Trabzonspor this season, has nine goals and three assists.