REPORT: Benjamin Fredrick returns to training as Super Eagles defender steps up injury comeback
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Super Eagles youngster Benjamin Fredrick has resumed on-grass training, marking a major step in his recovery from a long-term knee injury.
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The highly-rated defender, who is currently on loan at Belgian side F.C.V. Dender EH from Brentford FC, has been sidelined since November 2025 after suffering an injury during a training session.
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Fredrick’s injury ruled him out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where Nigeria went on to secure a third-place finish.
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Now back on the pitch in a controlled training environment, the young centre-back is gradually building fitness, with reports suggesting a structured recovery phase lasting several weeks.
🚨Super Eagles’ Benjamin Fredrick is back!
— MikeThePundit (@Mike_ThePundit) March 30, 2026
Training on the grass, build up on the knee would take a month.
With season almost over, it’s safe to say he will be fit and fresh for next season.
If all goes well, he’s expected at the next AFCON qualifiers https://t.co/cX3oocVCZb pic.twitter.com/ieN9TfUNsc
Eyes on AFCON 2027 qualifiers
With his recovery on track, Fredrick is expected to be in contention for Nigeria’s squad ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
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The tournament, set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, will be a key target for the Super Eagles as they aim to reclaim continental glory.
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