Ghana vs Nigeria: Innocent Bonke returns to training as Samuel Chukwueze remains doubtful for second leg

Published on: 28 March 2022

Lorient midfielder Innocent Bonke has returned to training ahead of Nigeria clash against Ghana in the World Cup play-off.

The Super Eagles will play host to Ghana at the Moshood Abiola National stadium in Abuja on Tuesday after pulsating goalless draw last Friday.

Ahead of the clash, the Super Eagles has been handed an injury boost with the return of Innocent Bonke who played in the absence of injured Wilfred Ndidi in Kumasi.

But winger Samuel Chukwueze remains a doubt for the blockbuster clash.

Bonke, who was stretched off in the 60th minute of the goalless draw at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi last Friday, was left out of the team’s recovery training on Saturday with his right thigh bandaged.

However, the Lorient midfielder returned to full training with the team on Sunday and was also selected for a special training with the forward players.

Meanwhile, winger Chukwueze missed the team’s second consecutive training on Sunday.

The Villarreal star was sidelined from training and had a walk around the stadium with the team physiotherapist before returning to his seat.

Nigeria are optimistic about victory, which will secure their place in the World Cup finals in Qatar.

The stadium is expected to be packed after the Confederation of African Football approved the Nigeria Football Federation's proposal to allow 60,000 people to witness the match.

Ghana arrived in Abuja on Monday afternoon and would complete their preparations later that evening.

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