WANDERERS star Jay-Jay Okocha has ruled himself out of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Gabon on October 9.
Okocha told BBC Sport that his participation in Wanderers' Premiership game against West Brom on Saturday has worsened a groin injury he has been struggling with in recent weeks.
"I was not too keen to feature against West Brom, as I did not feel fit enough for the game, but the manager asked that I play. Unfortunately, I ended up worsening the injury.
"As a result, there is no way that I can play in the World Cup qualifier in Gabon."
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