Ogbu out for three months after surgery

Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu faces a significant layoff of up to three months after undergoing surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. The injury occurred during Nigeria's international break in June, and the procedure was performed at the Central Military Hospital in Střešovice, according to Slavia Prague.

The club confirmed the surgery was successful and that Ogbu will now begin an intensive rehabilitation program. This setback is a major blow for the 24-year-old center-back, who had established himself as a crucial part of Eric Chelle's defensive strategy for the Nigerian national team. He had started five consecutive matches since the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, contributing to new goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo recording back-to-back clean sheets.

The injury also extends a difficult period for the former Lillestrøm defender. His previous season was hampered by injuries, limiting him to just nine league starts for Slavia Prague, the champions of the Czech First League. If his recovery proceeds as anticipated, Ogbu is expected to miss the initial two months of the upcoming season before being available for both his club and country.