AFCON 2027: Eric Chelle gives injury update on Ademola Lookman

Nigeria's 3-1 victory over Tanzania came with a potential injury concern, as Ademola Lookman was forced off after experiencing a problem with his knee.

The Atalanta forward had provided the assist for Alhassan Yusuf's early opener before leaving the pitch, prompting questions about his condition ahead of the return fixture.

Chelle explains what happened to Lookman

Speaking after the match, Nigeria coach Eric Chelle revealed that Lookman had experienced discomfort while attempting to score with his left foot before taking another knock to the knee.

"Ademola, his knee, he has a little torsion. This is the word in English. His knee, he took a shock. And we don't know if it's a shock," Chelle said.

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He added: "When he tried to score the goal with the left foot, his knee started to feel bad. You know? And after that, he took a shock, a knock on his knee. So this is why he went out on the pitch."

The coach did not provide a definitive diagnosis, leaving uncertainty over the severity of the problem.

Nigeria await further clarity ahead of return leg

Lookman's condition will be a concern for Nigeria as they prepare for the return fixture against Tanzania in Zanzibar on Tuesday, November 17.

The forward played a role in the opening goal of the 3-1 victory, with his pass setting up Yusuf to score in the second minute.

Tolu Arokodare later scored twice in the second half to secure all three points for the Super Eagles. Nigeria will hope Lookman's knee problem is not serious as they prepare for another meeting with Tanzania in the space of four days.

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