Super Eagles forward Babatunde Michael, will miss the first leg of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan because of injury.
The Volyn Lutsk man, has been ruled out of the game in Khartoum, after failing to recover from a knock he picked up while at his club.
“We have good cover for him and we pray that he bounces back before the return leg against Sudan in Nigeria,” Keshi said on Tuesday.
Michael, who fractured his wrist at the 2014 World Cup, was not in action when Volyn Lutsk drew 2-2 with Vorskla in the Ukrainian League on Friday.
He expressed his regret at not being part of the team that will travel to Sudan, but says he is optimistic of playing the return leg in Nigeria.
“I really want to play this game against Sudan but fate says I will not,” he said.
“I should be back for the return leg in Nigeria. The doctors have assured me that I will be fit between four and five days’ time.”Dailypostng.