Benjamin Fredrick set to miss AFCON after knee injury
Nigeria defender Benjamin Frederick has been ruled out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after sustaining a knee injury during a training session with Belgian side FC Dender.
The Brentford loanee is expected to return to action after the tournament, according to Oluwashina Okeleji, dealing a significant blow to Nigeria’s defensive options ahead of the competition in Morocco.
Fredrick, regarded as one of the country’s brightest young prospects, has been a consistent figure under head coach Eric Chelle, starting Nigeria’s last six matches.
His absence is set to force adjustments within the Super Eagles’ backline as preparations intensify for the continental showpiece.
The injury comes at a crucial period for the 19-year-old, who has enjoyed a rapid rise in both club and international football. Despite the setback, medical assessments indicate that he should make a full recovery in time for the latter stages of the 2024/2025 European season.
Uche Dozie
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