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Tella Poised for Return at Bayer Leverkusen After Injury Layoff

Tella Poised for Return at Bayer Leverkusen After Injury Layoff

Nathan Tella is near a return to action for Bayer Leverkusen, according to head coach Kasper Hjulmand. The Nigeria international picked up a knee injury during Leverkusen’s 3–1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in September. Hjulmand revealed that Tella and fellow injured player Axel are back on the pitch doing individual training. “Maybe two are all […]

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Agu Ruled Out of Africa Cup of Nations 2025 for Super Eagles

Agu Ruled Out of Africa Cup of Nations 2025 for Super Eagles

Defender Felix Agu has been ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco after undergoing surgery for a syndesmosis ligament injury sustained while playing for Werder Bremen. Agu, aged 26, suffered the injury during Bremen’s 1-0 home win over St. Pauli, and was already unavailable for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against

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Onyedika Still Regaining Fitness — Club Brugge Coach Hayen

Onyedika Still Regaining Fitness — Club Brugge Coach Hayen

Mid‐fielder Raphael Onyedika is still not at full fitness according to his coach Nicky Hayen of Club Brugge. The Nigeria international sustained a hamstring injury in the match against Westerlo last month and was sidelined for seven games across all competitions. He made his return in the game versus Dender (football), featuring for 26 minutes

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Chukwueze Returns to Full Training at Fulham, Eyes Super Eagles Call-Up

Chukwueze Returns to Full Training at Fulham, Eyes Super Eagles Call-Up

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.

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Zaidu Given Rest at Porto After Suffering Knock on Eagles Duty

Zaidu Given Rest at Porto After Suffering Knock on Eagles Duty

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

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Iwobi, Bassey & Chukwueze Return to Fulham in Recovery Mode

Iwobi, Bassey & Chukwueze Return to Fulham in Recovery Mode

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

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Boniface Grapples with Fitness and Weight Issues at Werder Bremen

Boniface Grapples with Fitness and Weight Issues at Werder Bremen

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

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Agu Has Successful Surgery, Faces Months on Sidelines

Agu Has Successful Surgery, Faces Months on Sidelines

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

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Agu Doubtful for Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualifiers vs Lesotho and Benin

Agu Doubtful for Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualifiers vs Lesotho and Benin

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

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Osimhen back in full training ahead of Galatasaray’s Konyaspor clash

Osimhen back in full training ahead of Galatasaray’s Konyaspor clash

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

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