Player Health and Injuries

Besiktas have confirmed that Wilfred Ndidi picked up a thigh strain while on international duty with the Super Eagles. The 28 year old midfielder was substituted during Nigeria’s 1–1 draw with South Africa after suffering discomfort in the posterior thigh. An MRI scan in Istanbul revealed a strain and bleeding in the semimembranosus muscle, and […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have suffered a significant setback ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa. Star striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out following a medical evaluation that confirmed a bruise on his chin, accompanied by lingering discomfort. Consequently, he will not travel with the team to Bloemfontein. Osimhen limped off

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has suffered what Rangers manager Russell Martin described as a “nasty” ankle injury during their 2-1 UEFA Champions League qualifier loss to Viktoria Plzen. The 30 year old was substituted around the 54th minute and is now wearing a brace as scans are awaited to determine the extent of the

Sevilla have received a timely boost ahead of their La Liga clash with Athletic Club, as Nigerian forward Chidera Ejuke returned to full training on Wednesday following an injury-enforced absence. This news brings relief not only to Sevilla’s head coach Matías Almeyda but also to Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle, who is preparing to finalise

It was a night of mixed emotions for Super Eagles winger Moses Simon as Paris FC defeated his former side FC Nantes 3–2 in their final pre-season outing. Simon, who only joined the newly promoted Ligue 1 club this summer after a five year stint with Nantes, was forced off with an injury during the

Sevilla winger and Super Eagles international Chidera Ejuke has suffered a fresh hamstring setback after playing informal matches on unsafe clay fields during his holiday in Nigeria. The 27 year old apparently disregarded medical warnings, participating in unsupervised games despite being medically advised to avoid strenuous activity. Ejuke had already been sidelined for nearly three

Super Falcons forward, Gift Monday, has been excluded from Nigeria’s squad for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) due to a hand injury. The injury occurred during a training session ahead of the tournament, and medical assessments have confirmed that she will be unable to participate in the competition. Monday’s absence is a

Werder Bremen have confirmed that versatile defender Felix Agu remains absent from pre‑season training as he continues rehabilitation from a serious knee injury. An MRI scan in December identified significant damage to his lateral collateral ligament, sidelining him until late January or early February 2025, according to the club’s medical team. The club’s doctor, Dr Georg Tzironis,

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray has issued a hopeful update regarding striker Josh Maja’s recovery, suggesting the Nigerian forward may yet feature in the club’s play-off campaign. Maja, who has been sidelined since sustaining a lower-leg injury in January, underwent surgery and remains wrapped in a protective brace. Despite the extended lay-off, Mowbray reports

Peter Rufai, the esteemed former Super Eagles goalkeeper often called “Dodo Mayana” has died at the age of 61 after a lengthy illness. The Nigerian Football Federation confirmed his passing on 3 July 2025 at a Lagos hospital. A commanding presence between the posts, Rufai earned 65 caps for Nigeria and played a pivotal role in their 1994