Three weeks before the November international break, Nigeria’s interim coach Augustine Eguavoen faces a blow as Sevilla manager García Pimienta confirmed that Chidera Ejuke sustained an hamstring injury during their La Liga match against Barcelona. Ejuke, recently recalled to the Nigerian national team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, was substituted in the first half after suffering the injury. His absence comes after working his way into both Sevilla’s starting lineup and Nigeria’s squad. The exact recovery period remains unclear.