Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has undergone successful hip surgery and is now set to begin a rehabilitation programme as she works her way back to full fitness, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Nigeria international is expected to spend the remainder of the season on the sidelines following the procedure, with her recovery process now the immediate priority.
Abiodun will be closely monitored by the medical team throughout her rehabilitation as she begins the gradual process of regaining her fitness and preparing for a return to competitive action.
The midfielder has become an important part of the Super Falcons setup, making her absence a significant blow to the national team.
Her club will also have to cope without the influential midfielder for an extended period as she focuses on her recovery.
Abiodun will now face a period of rehabilitation before she can begin the final stages of her return to football, with her progress expected to determine when she can resume full training and competitive action.