21-year-old Super Eagles’ player, Michael Babatunde, who broke his arm, when he unintentionally blocked Onazi’s shot during the final Group F match against Argentina on Wednesday June 25, 2014, will undergo arm surgery to return back in form. "I think he’s got a broken hand and he’s going for surgery right now as we speak," Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said.
 
"So I’m not sure if he’s still going to participate in this World Cup. But we’ll see how he goes. But it’s not good." Babatunde, who plays for Ukrainian team Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih, was a surprise pick for the national team.

He was named in the side ahead of Chelsea striker Victor Moses.