Former Toon Defender In Chelsea Hospital!
But the Nigerian is now recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with the tropical disease, which he contracted during a visit to his home country.
Harry Redknapp: "It's awful for the lad. He's got malaria at the moment after picking it up while back home.
"He didn't feel that great last week, but he did all right. We have done a lot of physical training, and he performed okay.
"But he's not with us at the moment. He's in a Chelsea hospital recovering. For his own sake, I hope he recovers. We wish the lad all the best.
"Nothing will be happening on the football front at the moment. We have just got to wait for him to get better - and I really hope he does."