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| Emenike celebrates his goal against Mali on Wednesday. Photo: Yahoo.co.uk |
Super Eagles coaching crew on Thursday left out the striking pair of Spartak Moscow's Emmanuel Emenike and Chelsea's Victor Moses from the team's training session ahead of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final.
Although officials confirmed that Emenike’s injury was not serious, while a scan would be carried out for Moses, Coach Stephen Keshi-led technical crew decide to let the duo sit out the training. But Emenike is expected back in training on Friday.
Emenike injured his right leg during the semi-final victory over Mali while shooting for goal, but team spokesman Ben Alaiya said it was not a serious injury as the doctor is expected to confirm this later Thursday.
"Emenike's injury is not serious, he had just a knock which is minor. He should be fit for final, but we are waiting for the medical report on him which should be ready by lunch time,"Alaiya said.
Emenike has scored four goals so far in the tournament with two assists to top the goals chart at the AFCON in South Africa.
He suffered what looked like a hamstring injury while shooting from long range at goal against Mali on Wednesday.
Eagles coach Stephen Keshi disclosed that a scan will be carried out on Chelsea winger Moses, who also picked up an injury against Mali.
“We hope it is not serious and he will play the final,” said Keshi.
A team official hinted to our source that the two players will be in good shape to tackle Stallions of Burkina Faso on Sunday.
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