Nigeria defender Leon Balogun has been declared fit for Wigan Athletic’s Sky Bet Championship home clash against Luton Town at the DW Stadium on Saturday, reports Completesports.com.
Balogun was replaced by Kal Naismith in the 69th minute of Wigan Athletic’s 1-0 away win at West Bromwich Albion last Saturday due to illness.
”Leon Balogun came off due to illness midway through the second half in Latics’ 1-0 win away at West Bromwich Albion last Saturday, but is set to continue in defence against Luton Town,”reads a statement on the club’s website on Friday.
Read Also: Alisson Out Of Liverpool’s UCL Clash Vs Atletico Madrid With Hip Injury
The 31-year-old has featured in five league games since linking up with the Latics on a six-month loan deal from Brighton & Hove Albion on transfer deadline day.
The centre-back was on Wednesday named in Nigeria’s squad for this month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Leone Stars of Liberia.
Wigan are unbeaten in their last three Championship games.
By Adeboye Amosu
How to Make Anyone Fall in Love with You Within Minutes “Uncover The Hidden Chemistry And Find Your True Love”…. Copyright © 2020 Completesports.com All rights reserved. The information contained in Completesports.com may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the prior written authority of Completesports.com.
You may be interested
‘It Was A Fair Result’ — Troost-Ekong Reacts To Super Eagles Stalemate Vs Benin Republic
Webby - November 15, 2024Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong claimed the Super Eagles deserved a point from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying…
Dikko Vows Full NSC Support For Nigerian Teams’ Continental Success
Webby - November 15, 2024National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Shehu Dikko, has pledged the Commission’s commitment to support all Nigerian sports teams competing on…
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Nwabali Loses Father
Webby - November 15, 2024Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has lost his father.Nwabali announced the death of his father on Instagram on Friday, November…