Player Health and Injuries

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

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has provided an encouraging update on his health following a serious stomach injury that led to surgery and a medically induced coma. In a telephone conversation with former Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki, Awoniyi revealed that although his condition has improved, he remains hospitalised. The Nigerian forward sustained the injury

The Flying Eagles have been dealt a significant setback ahead of their third place playoff match against Egypt at the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, as first-choice goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt has been ruled out due to a knee injury. The Sporting Lagos Academy star sustained the injury during Nigeria’s 1-0 semifinal loss to South

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is awake and recovering after being placed in an induced coma following emergency abdominal surgery. The 27 year old Nigerian forward sustained the injury during Forest’s 2-2 draw with Leicester City, where he collided with the goalpost while chasing a cross from Anthony Elanga. Despite the impact, Awoniyi continued playing

Super Eagles defender Gabriel Osho was absent from the matchday squad as Auxerre suffered a 3-1 defeat to Lyon in their latest Ligue 1 outing. The match played on Sunday, saw Lyon bounce back from a goal down to secure a confident win and leave Auxerre with more questions than answers. Auxerre opened the scoring

Jerome Adams faces another frustrating period away from action after suffering a thigh injury during Sevilla’s 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Nigerian forward, who only recently returned from a calf issue, is now expected to miss several weeks of football due to a muscle strain in his right thigh. The club confirmed that the

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have suffered another injury setback ahead of their must win 2026 World Cup qualifiers, as FC Nantes winger Moses Simon remains a major doubt due to an ankle injury. This comes shortly after Bayer Leverkusen’s Nathan Tella was ruled out of the upcoming matches due to a separate injury concern. Nantes head

Raphael Onyedika is now a significant doubt for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe after sustaining an injury during Club Brugge’s recent league match against Standard Liège. The midfielder was forced off early in that game and has not yet recovered. As a result, he will miss Brugge’s upcoming fixture

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray has confirmed that Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi is expected to return from his hamstring injury before the end of the season. Ajayi limped off during last weekend’s match against Oxford, raising concerns about his availability for the remainder of the campaign. However, Mowbray has reassured fans that the