Nigeria international defender Kenneth Omeruo has been declared unavailable to play at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio because of a groin problem.
The 22-year-old, who is on a season-long loan at Turkish side Kasimpasa from Chelsea, has been told by the team doctor he needs time to recover.
"I feel sad about it as it was another good opportunity for me to represent my country,"
"The doctor insists I need rest to start next season without injury." He said
Omeruo was first called up by Nigeria in January 2013 and he went on to play at that year's Africa Cup of Nations and Confederations Cup - and at the 2014 World Cup.
He admitted he was looking forward to playing at the Games, especially after the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2015 and 2017 African Cup of Nations.
"It is disappointing and frustrating to say the least. I'd be lying if I said I would not want to be out there playing," he said.
"But at the same time I need to be fully fit to be at my best and I have no doubt that the squad will do great in Brazil.
"I would also like to thank the coach [Samson Siasia] for even considering me in the first place." He said.
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