Belgian Pro League outfit FCV Dender have confirmed Benjamin Fredrick’s injury
The injury has effectively ruled out the young defender from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Fredrick sustained the injury in training last Friday.
Dender also announced that the player has returned to his parent club, Brentford, for treatment.
“Benjamin has suffered a knee injury. He is now beginning his rehabilitation in England at Brentford,” reads a statement on the club’s official website.
The 20-year-old was initially expected to play a pivotal role for Nigeria at the AFCON 2025 finals, having started his country’s last six games. The injury is expected to sideline him until the end of the competition.
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