Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Samuel Kalu has slumped during training in Egypt before their march in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Speaking on the incident, Super Eagles Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye, said;

“Kalu has been confirmed okay and stabilised after he collapsed during training on Friday.”

“We are waiting for the doctor’s final reports of what really happened to him. They are still in hospital and we thank God he is in a stable condition.”

“Life is sacred and much more important than football. What matters most now is his complete recovery and not the length of time he would be sidelined.”

However, the unfortunate incident happened on Friday, June 21st, 2019, 24 hours before the Super Eagles open their AFCON campaign against new comers, Burundi.