Michael Eric will not be representing Nigeria at the 2020 Olympic Games due to Covid-19 complications.
In an official announcement, Eric who recently won the European Championship with CSKA Moscow said he has tested positive to Covid-19.
“I will not be able to represent my country, Nigeria in this year’s Olympics in Japan. During the last 2 and half weeks, my health and physical shape went through a traumatic experience that will, unfortunately, make me miss this tournament.”
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Regrettably, Eric who would have loved to be part of the game which he described as being his life-long dream revealed that the period of isolation and recuperation coincides with camp and Olympic Games.
“I must do what is best for my health and my wellbeing and above all, for the team’s benefit. Regaining my strength and recovering overtime so that I can come back stronger, rather than rushing to play this summer, is what’s best for me and our team.”
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