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Omeruo Struggles with Knee Injury, Not Yet Ready for CFR Cluj Debut

Omeruo Struggles with Knee Injury, Not Yet Ready for CFR Cluj Debut

CFR Cluj manager Dan Petrescu has revealed that Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo is still struggling with a knee issue and has yet to join the team’s training sessions. The Nigerian international, who arrived this summer on a free transfer after leaving Turkish side Kasimpasa, was included on the bench during Cluj’s goalless draw with Hungary’s […]

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Moffi admits ACL and meniscus surgery hampered his Nice progress

Moffi admits ACL and meniscus surgery hampered his Nice progress

Last season was a mixed bag for Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi, who says his ACL and meniscus surgery at Nice left him frustrated. The Nigerian forward managed just five Ligue 1 appearances, scoring once, after being sidelined for roughly eight months. Speaking on Instagram, Moffi reflected, “Getting an ACL and a meniscus surgery has to be

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Igoh Ogbu Misses Slavia Camp After Surgery, Tijani Also Out

Igoh Ogbu Misses Slavia Camp After Surgery, Tijani Also Out

Igoh Ogbu was notably missing from Slavia Prague’s training camp squad after undergoing surgery for a fractured zygomatic arch, sustained during a clash with Viktoria Plzeň. The Super Eagles defender required immediate medical attention and is expected to be sidelined until late autumn. Fellow Nigerian player Tijani was also absent, though Slavia have not confirmed

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Akor Adams Ends Holiday Early to Boost Fitness for Sevilla

Akor Adams Ends Holiday Early to Boost Fitness for Sevilla

Sevilla’s new signing, Nigerian striker Akor Adams, has cut his summer break short to step up recovery following a hamstring injury that sidelined him late in the 2024–25 season. The 25 year old arrived with high expectations in January for around €5.5 million from Montpellier, but managed just 131 La Liga minutes before suffering a myotendinous lesion

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Ideye, Eze, Atule Doubtful for Enyimba Clash Against Nasarawa United

Ideye, Eze, Atule Doubtful for Enyimba Clash Against Nasarawa United

Enyimba is set to travel to Gombe for their crucial NPFL Matchday 37 fixture against Nasarawa United without three key players former Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye, team captain Paschal Eze, and striker Joseph Atule. Ideye, who scored twice in Enyimba’s 2-0 victory over Kwara United on May 7, has been granted permission to attend

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Onuachu Cleared for Leicester Clash, Confirms Southampton Coach

Onuachu Cleared for Leicester Clash, Confirms Southampton Coach

Southampton interim boss Simon Rusk has confirmed that Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu is fit and available for selection ahead of the club’s Premier League fixture against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. The 30 year old missed last weekend’s 2-1 home defeat to Fulham due to injury but returned to full training during the

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Olayinka Returns to Training After 188-Day Injury Layoff

Olayinka Returns to Training After 188-Day Injury Layoff

Peter Olayinka has resumed training with Red Star Belgrade, 188 days after suffering a serious Achilles tendon injury that sidelined him for over six months. The Nigerian forward had been out of action since late October but has now taken the first steps towards full recovery by returning to light sessions on the pitch. The

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Injuries in Nigerian Football: Understanding the Risks and Remedies

Injuries in Nigerian Football: Understanding the Risks and Remedies

Nigerian footballers at all levels, from grassroots to professional, regularly face injury risks due to the physical nature of the sport and often substandard playing environments. The most frequent injuries affect the lower limbs, especially the ankle and knee, with sprains, strains, bruises, and more severe conditions like ACL tears being commonplace. Sprains and strains,

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Igoh Ogbu Back from Injury, Boosts Nigeria Ahead of Unity

Igoh Ogbu Back from Injury, Boosts Nigeria Ahead of Unity

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has been handed a timely fitness boost with the return of Igoh Ogbu to action for Slavia Prague ahead of next month’s Unity Cup in London. The central defender made his first appearance since sustaining a muscle injury during the March international break. Ogbu was sidelined for several matches, including

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