There is controversy surrounding Umar Sadiq’s exit from the Super Eagles camp ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The striker was ruled out of the tournament due to a knee problem last Friday and replaced by Paul Onuachu in the squad.
Sadiq flew back to Spain to continue treatment with Real Sociedad.
On Monday the player was spotted training alone at the LaLiga side.
Following backlash from fans, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, was forced to release a statement.
The NFF insisted that “our medical team meticulously abided by the best medical procedures.”
However, Sadiq was named in Sociedad’s squad to face Osasuna in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey.
It remains to be seen if he will play any part in the game.