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AFCON 2027: Ademola Lookman ruled out against Tanzania

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Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman of Atlético Madrid is ruled out of the return match of the Super Eagles against Tanzania in AFCON 2027 qualifiers. He injured his knee on Friday evening in Uyo, Nigeria, and was replaced by Moses Simon, according to the Daily Post.

Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, of Atlético Madrid, has been ruled out of the fourth matchday of AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Tanzania, according to the Daily Post. The outlet reports that he was injured on Friday evening, during the third matchday against the same team, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, and that a knee injury is to blame.

Lookman had been replaced late in the match by Moses Simon.

Nigeria had beaten Tanzania 3-1 on 13 November, with a brace from Arokodare. Four days earlier, Atlético coach Simeone had left Lookman on the bench against Barcelona.

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