Super Eagles center-back, Leon Balogun is close to returning from injury after his club coach, Neil Critchley revealed his tentative return period. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The 34-year-old, who plays for Queens Park Rangers in the English Championship, has been out since November 8 after suffering an injury against Huddersfield.
According to reports, his three-month absence might be prolonged well beyond March, when Nigeria plays Guinea-Bissau in a double-header AFCON qualifier.
However, Critchley while providing updates regarding the former Brighton Hove and Albion star and Taylor Richards, Balogun could be available for selection soon.
“Taylor Richards has been back out on the grass,” Critchley was quoted on QPR official website.
“But I don’t think he’ll be ready for this weekend – likewise Leon Balogun who we’re hopeful can join in team training next week,”
The 34-year-old has played 46 international matches for the Super Eagles and scored once. Nigeria will face Guinea-Bissau home and away in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers next month.
Dare Ogun