Super Eagles defender Shehu Abdullahi says he is ‘ready for war’ againt Libya after his injury absence from the team in the 3-0 win at Seychelles.
The Nigerian international was sidelined for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier with Seychelles due to injury.
“The most important thing is that the injury is now left behind and I’m again ready for war,” he told Footballlive.ng.
“I’m happy to be back with the team for the tests with Libya.”
“On a personal level I’m happy and content to be with the team. It’s true I found it very hard during my injury spell because I was out some time, but it’s important I now fit and ready to help my country win,” the Bursaspor star added.
Nigeria will host the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Saturday 13th October with the return leg scheduled for the 18,000-capacity Stade Taïeb Mhiri in the city of Sfax, Tunisia on Tuesday 16th October.