Injuries - Football In Nigeria

Ashleigh Plumptre Recuperates After Successful Foot Surgery

By Kelechi / Injuries / April 22, 2024

Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre, has recently undergone a successful right foot surgery in Saudi Arabia. The injury, sustained during her tenure with the Saudi club Al Ittihad, sidelined her from participating in Nigeria’s 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana. A club statement confirmed the successful procedure, stating, that Ashleigh Plumptre, a […]

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Gabriel Osho’s Comeback Hinges on Fitness Ahead of Man City Clash

By Kelechi / Injuries / April 12, 2024

Gabriel Osho, the 2024 Super Eagles invitee, faces uncertainty over his return to Luton Town’s lineup for the upcoming Premier League showdown against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday. Since sustaining an injury in the last minutes of a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace before the March internationals, Osho has been sidelined, missing

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Awoniyi Awaits Injury Scan Amid Nottingham’s Season Crunch

By Kelechi / Injuries / April 11, 2024

Nottingham Forest is on the brink of receiving a significant boost as striker Taiwo Awoniyi gears up for a pivotal injury scan slated for later this week. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo harbours hope for Awoniyi’s timely return in the season’s final stages, following his absence from the last four Premier League matches. The Nigeria international’s

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Super Falcons Adjust Squad with New Addition for Olympic Qualifier

By Kelechi / Injuries / April 1, 2024

Ahead of their crucial 2024 Paris Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced a significant roster update for the Super Falcons. Manager Randy Waldrum has called up Jumoke Alani to replace the injured defender Ashleigh Plumptre, just four days before the highly anticipated match in Abuja against the African champions,

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