Stephen Keshi's 'fantastic duo' sits and rests

[Folami David]

. Nigeria have opted to leave out stricking pair of Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses from Thursday's training session ahead of the 2013 AFCON final against Burkina Faso on Sunday.
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Head coach of Nigeria, Stephen Keshi, has decided to take precaution on the two key players after they suffered knocks in their 4-1 semifinal win at the Africa Cup of Nations over Mali in Durban on Wednesday.
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I have been informed that the team doctor, Ibrahim Gyaran, advised the coaching crew to excuse the duo from Thursday's training to allow them undergo tests.
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Emenike though is expected to resume training with the rest of the squad by Friday after he showed signs of recovery from cramps, Moses will have to wait till late Thursday to the extent of his injury after a scan.
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Keshi had informed journalists during Wednesday's post-match conference that he will have a clear picture on both players by Thursday.