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AFCON 2021: Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem returns to training

Cape Verde forward Vagner Dias (L) shields the ball from Nigeria defender Chidozie Awaziem (R) during a 2022 World Cup qualifier in Lagos on Tuesday
Cape Verde forward Vagner Dias (L) shields the ball from Nigeria defender Chidozie Awaziem (R) during a 2022 World Cup qualifier in Lagos on Tuesday
<strong>Chidozie Awaziem made a return to training on Monday</strong>
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Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem was spotted in Monday's training session ahead of final group D clash with Guinea-Bissau.

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The Analyspor defender can be seen doing some light ball work in a video posted to Naijafootballers' YouTube channel.

Journalists had noticed that Awaziem was missing from team activities in the build up to the match against Sudan.

When asked on Awaziem's absence from the group, Super Eagles Interim coach Augustine Eguavoen and the team's Media officer, Babafemi Raji both said the defender had a slight ankle injury.

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It is still unclear if Awaziem would feature in Wednesday's clash with Guinea Bissau.

The Super Eagles' final match of group D is against Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday in Garoua.

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