Hibs take Kanayo Megwa on Dubai winter training camp as Airdrie braced for loan recall

Defender Kanayo Megwa will miss Airdrie's big Championship clash with Dunfermline this weekend after his parent club Hibs flew him out to Dubai for their winter training camp.

The 19-year-old Nigerian has been hugely impressive for the Diamonds since working his way into Rhys McCabe's side in October.

He has become one of the first names on the team sheet and has helped Airdrie reach the play-off spots in the Championship.

But Hibs boss Nick Montgomery will now run the rule over the talented youngster during the Premiership side's training camp, as the capital outfit consider whether or not to recall him from his season-long loan.

Megwa has made 14 appearances for the Diamonds so far this season, having played two matches for Hibs at the start of the campaign and also featuring twice for Hibs' U20s in the SPFL Trust Trophy.

A statement from Hibs read: "Kanayo Megwa has linked back up with Hibernian FC’s First Team for the training camp in Dubai.

"The young full-back has excelled during his loan move with cinch Championship side Airdrieonians, making 14 appearances and being named their Player of the Month on two occasions.

"Megwa will be assessed by Nick Montgomery and his coaching staff during the week-long camp, meaning he will miss Airdrieonians’ upcoming league fixture against Dunfermline Athletic on Saturday 13 January, 2024.

"The Dubai training camp will also give Montgomery the opportunity to integrate Chris Cadden, Jake Doyle-Hayes and Harry McKirdy back into First Team training."

An Airdrie statement read: "We can confirm that defender Kanayo Megwa has joined parent club Hibernian on their mid-season training camp in Dubai, and will therefore be unavailable for Saturday's match at Dunfermline Athletic.

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