Reports from the Eagles temporary camp in Jacksonville, United States indicates that defender,Elderson Uwa Echiejile will miss the World Cup.
The Monaco player left-back had a muscle tear and will need three weeks to recover.
FIFA has been notified and Ejike Uzoenyi will replace him
Uzoenyi who was adjuged the best player at the African Nations Championship (CHAN), did not make the final team list, but providence has dealt him a lucky hand.
Echiejile copped the injury in the friendly game against Greece on Tuesday and a scan carried out on the player was inconclusive.