Warri Wolves' striker, Azuka Ebinum is sure to miss his side's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 1 tie at Sharks in Port Harcourt on Saturday, March 9.
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The severally postponed 2012/13 NPFL season is expected to commence this weekend.
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Ebinum suffered a knee injury which kept him on the bench late last season while he used the whole of the off-season to get himself properly treated as well as regain his fitness.
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However, the former Niger Tornadoes' forward said he will not want to rush back to the pitch immediately to avoid reversing the healing process.
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"No, I won't feature against Sharks this weekend. I want to regain 100% match fitness before hitting the ground running. Maybe I should be ready by the Week Two or Three but that's the coach's decision to make.
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"Truly I feel bad missing the season's opening match, no player will be happy over such development.
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"We've been anxiously waiting for the season to start and now I'll be missing but there is nothing I can do rather than to wait to attain full match fitness. I'm fine and already training," he said.
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The Warri Wolves' hitman said his side will grab full points at the Port Harcourt-based side.
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"Yes, we're ready for the opener against Sharks. Three results are possible in football - either you win, draw or lose but we're going to Port Harcourt for a win or worst case pick a point," he said.
That is top bad news for the young man. well i guess he has no other option now than to accept his fate
Injuries at times can ruin players dreams. this is an example for everyone to see