Injuries - Football In Nigeria

Leverkusen Coach Confirms Boniface Minor Injury on Super Eagles Duty

By Kelechi / Injuries / November 22, 2024

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Nigerian forward Victor Boniface sustained a minor thigh injury while representing the Super Eagles during their 2-1 loss to Rwanda in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Monday, November 18. Boniface played 89 minutes before being substituted for Umar […]

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Moffi progresses in injury recovery

By Kelechi / Injuries / November 21, 2024

Nigerian forward Terem Moffi is making significant progress in his recovery from an ACL injury sustained during OGC Nice’s pre season in July. The 25 year old striker underwent surgery and is now on track to return to action by February 2024. Moffi, who joined Nice from Lorient in January 2022, has been a key

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Unlucky Akor Suffers Thigh Injury

By Kelechi / Injuries / November 11, 2024

Former Flying Eagles striker Jerome Akor suffered a setback during a Ligue 1 match for Montpellier after sustaining a thigh injury. The unfortunate incident occurred shortly after Akor scored in the 30th minute against Brest, only for the goal to be disallowed due to a marginal offside. Moments later, Akor was forced to exit the

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Dike’s Injury Comeback Faces Setback

By Kelechi / Injuries / November 4, 2024

West Bromwich Albion striker Daryl Dike has experienced a setback in his recovery journey after being sidelined for eight months due to a torn Achilles tendon sustained in February. Though the 24 year old returned to full team training about a month ago, he is now facing a new hamstring injury that will delay his

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Super Eagles Striker Moffi Set for Comeback Date

By Kelechi / Injuries / November 2, 2024

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi is on track for a return to action early next year following rehabilitation from an anterior cruciate ligament ACL injury. According to family sources, Moffi’s recovery process is progressing positively after undergoing surgery in August. The doctors estimate that he could make his comeback by February, but have advised caution

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Flying Eagles Midfielder ‘Stable’ After Severe Head Injury

By Kelechi / Injuries / November 1, 2024

Flying Eagles midfielder Sulyman Alabi, known as ‘Jojo’, is reportedly in a stable condition after suffering a severe head injury during the WAFU B U20 final against Ghana on Wednesday night. Alabi, who plays for El Kanemi Warriors and came on as a second half substitute, sustained the injury following an aerial collision and was

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Super Eagles Suffer Injury Blow as Semi Ajayi Ruled Out for Four Months

By Kelechi / Injuries / October 31, 2024

Super Eagles and West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajayi will be sidelined for about four months due to a significant hamstring injury sustained during a Championship match against Cardiff City at The Hawthorns. This setback will see Ajayi miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifying matches against Benin and Rwanda and sideline him for the remainder

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David Okereke Sidelined for Four Weeks Due to Injury

By Kelechi / Injuries / October 23, 2024

David Okereke, the 27 year old forward for Gaziantep FK, will be out of action for four weeks after sustaining a muscle injury during a Turkish league match against Kayserispor. Ironically, the injury occurred on the same day Okereke netted his first goal in Turkey. Despite the injury, he completed the match, which ended in

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Sevilla Release Medical Report on Ejuke After Injury Against Barcelona

By Kelechi / Injuries / October 22, 2024

Sevilla have released a medical update on Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke after he sustained an injury during their 5-1 loss to Barcelona. Ejuke was substituted in the first half, and following medical tests, it has been confirmed that he suffered a high grade hamstring injury in his left thigh. This injury is expected to

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Sevilla Coach Confirms Ejuke Suffered Hamstring Injury in Loss to Barca

By Kelechi / Injuries / October 21, 2024

Nigeria’s interim coach Augustine Eguavoen received unfortunate news as Sevilla’s coach García Pimienta confirmed that Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke suffered a hamstring injury during a La Liga match against Barcelona. The injury occurred just before halftime, forcing Ejuke to be substituted after clutching his hamstring and being assisted off the field by the medical

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