Nigeria suffered an injury setback in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Tanzania as Ademola Lookman was forced to leave the pitch before half-time.
The attacker appeared to sustain a leg injury shortly before the break and was withdrawn in the 45th minute, with the score level at 1-1.
Nigeria manager immediately turned to Moses Simon, bringing on the winger to provide greater attacking threat on the flank for the second half.
Simon’s introduction offered the Super Eagles additional pace and experience as they looked for a way to take control of the game.
Lookman’s injury will be a concern for Nigeria’s medical staff, with the forward an important part of the team’s attacking system.
Official medical examinations are expected to establish the extent of the injury and determine how long Lookman could be unavailable.
