Chidozie Awaziem all set to face Serbia in London on March 27 after returning to full fitness

NANTES central defender Chidozie Awaziem has been declared fit for the Super Eagles two friendly games in March after a month-long injury lay off and is expected to be ready to face Serbia when Nigeria the team on march 27 in London.

Awaziem, 21, has been a revelation in the French league this season, cementing his place as an ever-present in Nantes starting line-up. He has also become a growing influence for the Super Eagles, having put in a sterling performance when the team beat Argentina in a friendly in November last year.

Over the last month, however, Awaziem has been out of action with an injury but he is now fully fit and took part in full time training with the rest of his teammates ahead of their weekend Ligue One clash against Nice tomorrow. Fifth placed Nantes will take on France's Europa League representative Nice with Awaziem expected to at least make the squad for the game following his full recovery.

Following his return to full fitness, Awaziem is now back the frame to continue in his role as one of the central defenders Super eagles head coach Gernot Rohr can call on next month. On March 23, Nigeria flies to Poland to face the Poles and four days later the team will meet Serbia at Barnet's stadium on March 27.