Super Eagles’ Benjamin Fredrick returns after nine‑month injury layoff

By Emmanuel Okogba Nigeria international defender Benjamin Fredrick has returned to competitive action after a nine-month injury absence, featuring for Brentford Under-21 in their 5-1 victory over Sunderland Under-21 in Premier League 2. Fredrick sustained a meniscus injury during a loan spell with Belgian club FC Dend

Tests conducted on Sunday confirmed the extent of the setback, with Portuguese publication O Jogo reporting that the 29-year-old is not expected to return until after the next international break.