Super Eagles striker Samuel Kalu is said to be in stable condition after collapsing on Friday during training ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.
The 21-year-old Bordeaux player, was said to have collapsed while trying to take a corner during training with his teammates, as they prepared ahead of their match against Burundi today.
Kalu was quickly taken to a nearby hospital, where it was found that he was dehydrated.
The player is now in a stable condition, according to Ademola Olajire, a spokesperson for the Nigerian Football Federation.
He said: “I was told that Samuel Kalu is in a stable condition.
“He was taken to the hospital for tests and now he’s fine. He was dehydrated.”
