Slavia Prague Confirm Ogbu Undergoes Successful Surgery

Slavia Prague have announced that Igoh Ogbu has successfully undergone surgery following an injury sustained while on international duty with Nigeria, Completesports.com reports.

The defender ruptured his Achilles tendon during a training session ahead of the Super Eagles’ international friendly against Portugal.

Ogbu featured in Nigeria’s two Unity Cup fixtures against Zimbabwe and Jamaica.

The 26-year-old also started the Super Eagles’ 2-2 friendly draw with Poland but was replaced at half-time by Semi Ajayi.

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The centre-back featured in Nigeria’s two games at the Unity Cup against Zimbabwe, and Jamaica

The 26-year-old also started the 2-2 friendly draw against Poland, before he was replaced at half-time by Semi Ajayi.

Slavia Prague confirmed that Ogbu will be out for around three months.

“During the international break, Igoh Ogbu ruptured his Achilles tendon. In recent days, he underwent surgery at the Central Military Hospital in Střešovice, and the operation was successful,” reads a statement on the club’s official website.

“The Slavia defender will be out of training for approximately three months. Get well soon, you’ll come back stronger, Igy.”