Samuel Chukwueze could be sidelined for Nigeria's upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic in June.

The 24-year-old sustained an injury during AC Milan's Serie A clash against Cagliari on Saturday, May 11.

The ex-Villarreal forward was substituted at halftime, with Portuguese star Rafael Leao taking his place.

Milan Post revealed on X that the Nigerian international is grappling with a muscle problem in his left thigh.

Meanwhile, Super Eagles coach Finidi George is set to announce his squad for the upcoming qualifiers.

Reports suggest that the former Enyimba boss will initially name a 35-man squad, which will later be trimmed to 25.

The West African side is slated to face South Africa's Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, June 7, before traveling to Ivory Coast to take on Benin Republic a few days later.

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