Ademola Lookman will miss Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday six encounters against Rwanda.

Lookman suffered a knock in the Super Eagles 1-1 draw against Benin Republic on Thursday night.

The 27-year-old was released from camp on Saturday night.

The winger has returned to his Serie A club, Atalanta for further treatment on the injury.

The duo of Ola Aina and Stanley Nwabali have already been ruled out of the game.

Aina sustained a minor injury against Benin Republic, while Nwabali was granted permission to leave camp following the death of his father.

AFCON 2025Q: Lookman ruled out of Nigeria vs Rwanda with injury