Injuries

Boniface to Undergo Surgery, Ruled Out for Rest of Season

Boniface to Undergo Surgery, Ruled Out for Rest of Season

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Super Eagles and Werder Bremen striker Victor Boniface is set to undergo knee surgery on Saturday, a procedure that will rule him out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, Werder Bremen have confirmed. The 25 year old Nigerian international has been sidelined since December due to a persistent knee issue, and medical specialists have […]

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Akinsanmiro Misses Super Eagles Training Ahead of Algeria Clash

Akinsanmiro Misses Super Eagles Training Ahead of Algeria Clash

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Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro missed a training session as Nigeria stepped up preparations for their AFCON 2025 quarter-final against Algeria in Marrakech. The Pisa-on-loan midfielder sat out the recovery session following Nigeria’s 4–0 victory over Mozambique because he is slightly under the weather, according to reports. Akinsanmiro was not involved in the team’s latest

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Werder Bremen Provide Update on Victor Boniface’s Knee Surgery Decision

Werder Bremen Provide Update on Victor Boniface’s Knee Surgery Decision

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German Bundesliga club Werder Bremen have addressed the situation regarding Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface and his ongoing knee issue, confirming that surgery may be necessary. The 24 year old forward has been dealing with a persistent knee problem during his loan spell from Bayer Leverkusen, prompting medical discussions over the best course of action.

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Super Eagles Injury Scare for New Defender Not as Serious as Feared

Super Eagles Injury Scare for New Defender Not as Serious as Feared

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Initial concerns that newly-capped Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu would be sidelined for the rest of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been significantly eased. The 24 year old, who recently made his first start for Nigeria, picked up a cut during the group stage fixture against Uganda. Early reports suggested he might be

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Werder Coach Keeps Boniface’s Fitness Status Open as Knee Injury Lingers

Werder Coach Keeps Boniface’s Fitness Status Open as Knee Injury Lingers

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Werder Bremen manager Horst Steffen has provided a cautious injury update on Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface ahead of his side’s Bundesliga clash with FC Augsburg, leaving the Nigerian’s availability uncertain. The 24 year old, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, suffered a knee contusion after a heavy collision in training and has been sidelined recently.

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Forest Boss Gives Fitness Update on Taiwo and Aina

Forest Boss Gives Fitness Update on Taiwo and Aina

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Sean Dyche, boss of Nottingham Forest, has provided a fresh fitness update on his Nigerian contingent  Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi — as the club prepares for their return to Premier League action. Dyche revealed that Aina, sidelined by a hamstring injury since September during international duty, remains out of first-team training: “He is on

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O’Neill Confirms Iheanacho Still Sidelined Ahead of Celtic’s Trip to St Mirren

O’Neill Confirms Iheanacho Still Sidelined Ahead of Celtic’s Trip to St Mirren

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Celtic caretaker coach Martin O’Neill has offered a fresh update on the fitness of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho, confirming he will not be ready for the upcoming Scottish Premiership clash against St Mirren. Iheanacho has been out since sustaining a hamstring injury during Celtic’s Europa League win over Sturm Graz in October. While the 29

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Aina Back in Training After Injury Layoff

Aina Back in Training After Injury Layoff

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Super Eagles full-back Ola Aina has returned to training following a significant injury layoff.  Aina underwent successful surgery after suffering a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier with South Africa.  According to CompleteSports, his recovery is progressing smoothly, and he has expressed gratitude to Nottingham Forest, his teammates, and fans for their support

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Tella Admits He’s Not Yet Fully Back in Training with Leverkusen

Tella Admits He’s Not Yet Fully Back in Training with Leverkusen

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Nathan Tella has revealed that he is still working his way back to full fitness with Bayer 04 Leverkusen and is not yet fully training with the first‑team group. The Super Eagles attacker sustained a knee injury in mid‑September during Leverkusen’s victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, and since then has missed several matches. “I’m not completely back

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