Oshoala, Barça’s new international casualty

The FC Barcelona striker suffered a grade 2 medial collateral ligament strain in her knee while playing for the Nigerian national team

The Nigerian team has conveyed in a statement that Oshoala will travel to Barcelona next Thursday to start his recovery

Asisat Oshoala was injured with Nigeria

Asisat Oshoala was injured with Nigeria

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Al Barça adds a new setback: the injury of the Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala. After confirming the worst omens with Alexia Putellaswho will be out for a period of approximately six months after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, now the Nigerian team confirms a new injury in the Barça ranks. Oshoala suffer a grade 2 medial collateral ligament strain in the knee and will miss the remainder of the Women’s African Cup of Nations.

The injury of Oshoala took place while playing the first match of the group stage, where Nigeria lost to South Africa by 1 to 2. The forward had to be replaced and despite the fact that there were hopes that the injury was not serious, the tests carried out show the importance of the injury.

For now it is unknown how long it will be Oshoala in dry dock and further tests are scheduled for next Thursdaywhen he will travel to Barcelona to begin his recovery.

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