Super Eagles midfielder, Innocent Bonke, returned to training on Sunday and may be available to feature in Nigeria’s second leg World Cup play-off against Ghana at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
But winger Samuel Chukwueze remains a doubt for the showdown between the age-long rivals.
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Bonke, who was stretched off in the 60th minute minute of the goalless draw at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi last Friday, was left out of the team’s recovery training on Saturday with his right thigh bandaged.
However, the Lorient midfielder returned to full training with the team on Sunday and was also selected for a special training with the forward players.
Meanwhile, winger Chukwueze missed the team’s second consecutive training on Sunday.
The Villarreal star was sidelined from training and had a walk around the stadium with the team physiotherapist before returning to his seat.
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During Saturday’s training, the wingers and defenders focused on crossing into the area, while the midfielders worked along with the strikers on creation of chances.
