Health and Fitness

Samuel Chukwueze is back in full training with Fulham FC ahead of the upcoming Super Eagles squad announcement for the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon National Football Team in Morocco. Fulham manager Marco Silva confirmed in a pre-match press conference that Chukwueze has recovered from his calf injury and has rejoined team training. […]

Porto’s left-back Zaidu Sanusi has been excused from training on Thursday as he recovers from a knock sustained while on Super Eagles duty, All Nigeria Soccer reports. After nearly twenty months away from the national team, Zaidu was called up late for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, replacing the injured Bright

Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze have arrived back in London following their international duty with the Super Eagles, All Nigeria Soccer reports. In a historic moment, Fulham saw three of their players start together for Nigeria Iwobi, Bassey, and Chukwueze all featured in the 4–0 win over Benin in the 2026 World Cup

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface is facing a challenging start to his loan spell at Werder Bremen, as reports confirm he is struggling with weight and fitness problems. Werder Bremen’s Managing Director of Professional Football, Clemens Fritz, has acknowledged the issues and stated that the club is working closely with Boniface to address them. Boniface’s

Felix Agu, the Nigeria international, has successfully undergone surgery to correct a syndesmosis ligament injury. The injury was sustained in Werder Bremen’s recent Bundesliga fixture against St. Pauli. After further evaluation, it was determined to be a high ankle injury, which will keep him sidelined for some months. Because of this setback, Agu is expected to

Super Eagles defender Felix Agu has been ruled doubtful for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin as he continues to battle an injury. Reports say Agu limped off during Werder Bremen’s 1–0 win over St. Pauli, exiting before halftime after sustaining the problem. The full extent of the injury remains

Victor Osimhen has returned to full training with Galatasaray after a short illness, making him potentially available for the upcoming match against Konyaspor. The Nigerian striker missed their Turkish Cup fixture with İstanbul Başakşehir but has now resumed group sessions. Galatasaray’s head coach, Okan Buruk, could call upon Osimhen as early as the match at

West Bromwich Albion boss Ryan Mason has indicated that Super Eagles forward Josh Maja is nearing full fitness and could be handed his first league start of the season when Albion face Middlesbrough on Friday. Maja, who was last season’s top scorer for the club with 12 goals in 26 appearances, has spent several months

Nigerian forwards Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke have returned to full team training at Sevilla ahead of their La Liga match against Alavés. Adams had missed Sevilla’s games against Girona and Elche due to a hamstring injury, while Ejuke limped off after just 18 minutes in the Girona match. Both players rejoined the main squad

Victor Osimhen says the injury that forced him off during Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier is merely a bruised shin, and he expects to be fit for Galatasaray’s upcoming Champions League game. The striker left the pitch early in Nigeria’s 1–0 win over Rwanda after experiencing shin discomfort. The team doctor later diagnosed a bone bruise,