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Injured Super Eagles defender sends goodwill message to teammates ahead of Algeria, Argentina games

Echiejile is out of the Super Eagles squad because of an injury.
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Echiejile has been out since he got injured in the 1-0 win over Zambia in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in October.

It was the win in that game that sealed Super Eagles qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

“It’s really sad that I won’t be part of the squad for the coming fixtures due to the injury I sustained in the last game, but my recovery process is going well and I hope to return in a very short time,” Echiejile said in a chat with .

With the Super Eagles of Nigeria already through to the World Cup, Echiejile is confident that the fringe players will show their talents in the game against Algeria.

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Echiejile played in all of Super Eagles 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign before his injury against Zambia

He has 57 appearances for the Super Eagles and has scored two goals.

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