Balogun, suffered a fractured foot in the highly explosive international friendly between Nigeria and Mexico on Wednesday in Atlanta Georgia, United States.
Super Eagles doctor , Ibrahim Gyaran, who informed Eagles Head Coach Stephen Keshi, that surgery is best option open to the young defender, said it might take the players four months if he fails to carry out any surgery.
"The medics explained that they if he does not carry out any surgery, it will take him a longer time to return to action (up to 4months) hence the surgery option. "His club medics have already been briefed about the development even as Keshi says his immediate concern for the player is about his health."
According to Eagles Media Officer, Ben Alaiya, the management of Fortuna Dusseldorf has been informed of Balogun's ijury and the need to undergo surgery, adding that Stephen Keshi prayed that the player join the team soon.
Balogun was involved in a horrific fall with a Mexican striker near the dug house of the El Tri midway into the second half of the encounter and hit his legs against objects in the technical area, forcing the Nigerian bench to replace him even when he came on only in the second half of the game.
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