Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo has dismissed rumours he will not be fit for next month’s Super Eagles friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg.
It was reported by a section of the local press that Omeruo, who is on loan to Turkish club Kasimpasa, is currently nursing a groin injury.
He missed last month’s AFCON qualifiers against Egypt on account of injury, but he has since recovered fully.
“I am happy that I have been called up for the friendly games against Mali and Luxembourg. I am looking forward to putting on the green and white of Nigeria again and giving my 100% to the team,” he told Super Eagles media officer Toyin Ibitoye.
“I am very fit and hope to stay this way for my club and country.
“There is no truth in the reports that I am currently sidelined by groin injury.”
Omeruo was only advised by his club doctor to rest in the summer and not feature at the Rio Olympics. “I regret my inability to be part of the Olympic team but as a professional player one has to be guided by the recommendations of experts,” he said.
“My doctors advised that it is best I have a good rest during the off season and they felt participating at the Olympics won’t guarantee that so I had to pull out.
“In my absence I believe in the abilities of the national U23 team coaches and the players to do the nation proud in Rio.”
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