Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi has tested negative to the Covid-19 ahead of Nigeria’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game against Lesotho on Lagos on Tuesday evening.
The 24-year-old missed the Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory over the Republic of Benin at Stade Charles de Gaulle, in Porto Novo on Friday.
The versatile midfielder could not play a part in the encounter after testing negative for the coronavirus but has now returned a negative result.
Update: @NGSuperEagles forward, @alexiwobi has tested negative after further COVID-19 tests were conducted.