Fortuna Dusseldorf of Germany defender Leon Balogun is excited he is recovering faster than he anticipated and hopes to make the Super Eagles' provisional squad for summer's FIFA World Cup in Brazil.The defender who was injured in his debut game for Nigeria early this month in Atlanta,USA against Mexico says he no longer walks with the aid of crutches.
“It's been quite exciting for me and I have been in touch with the federation and Coach Stephen Keshi, they have been very nice too. I can’t wait to rejoin the squad when we reconvene for the World Cup. The doctors (at his Germand Bundesliag 2 side) confirmed that I had a broken toe but it was not totally broken and that is why I have been healing quicker than anticipated,'' said the player in a release from Super Eagles Media Officer,Benjamin Muyiwa Alaiya.
Balogun also revealed that his club doctors and another doctor from nearby Cologne who has been monitoring his rehabilitation will decide today when he can start kicking the ball.
“By Friday (today) I should be able to know when I can start my comeback with initial ball practice and minor rehabilitation exercises.
“Again, I want to thank the NFF for their huge support, the coach has also been calling me from time to time and it could not have been better than this,'' he said.
“If I’m lucky to be recalled I will be totally dedicated to helping Nigeria do well at the World Cup.''
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