Player Health and Injuries

Atalanta’s preparations for their pivotal UEFA Champions League fixture against Barcelona have been marred by an injury to Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. The reigning African Footballer of the Year sustained a knee injury during a training session, leaving his participation in the match at Camp Nou in serious doubt. Lookman has been a standout performer […]

The management, technical team, and players of Gombe United FC have extended their heartfelt support to Wikki Tourists FC and the family of Hassan Musa following a severe head injury the player sustained during their MatchDay 6 encounter. The incident occurred during the Northeastern derby, a highly contested fixture between the two teams. Hassan Musa

Nigerian international Kenneth Omeruo is overjoyed to be back in full training with Turkish Super Lig side Kasimpasa following a prolonged injury absence. The 31 year old defender had been sidelined since October after picking up an injury in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Galatasaray. During his recovery, Omeruo missed nine crucial matches for the

Raphael Onyedika, the Nigerian midfielder for Club Brugge, will not feature in the team’s final game of 2024 against Westerlo, despite initial optimism from head coach Nicky Hayen. The coach had expressed hope that Onyedika would recover from a minor injury in time for the Belgian league fixture. However, Onyedika has been excluded from the

Promising young footballer Emmanuel Owolabi faces the toughest battle of his life following a severe injury that threatens to end his career. Known for his talent, determination, and potential to play for the national team, Owolabi is now in urgent need of surgery costing 1.8 million naira. The injury has left him in constant pain

Nigerian winger Moses Simon, who plays for Nantes, is set to undergo surgery following an injury sustained in the team’s 4-1 defeat to Brest last weekend. Despite assisting Nantes’ sole goal in the match, Simon’s injury necessitates an operation, which will sideline him for the upcoming Coupe de France fixture against JA Drancy on Saturday.

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru narrowly escaped a tragic car accident near Bracciano, Italy, on Saturday evening. This incident marks the second recent car crash involving a Super Eagles player, following Victor Boniface’s accident in Germany. Dele-Bashiru’s Lamborghini was wrecked in the crash, but the former Manchester City player walked away unharmed. Despite the ordeal,

Sevilla manager García Pimienta has confirmed the club’s intent to bolster its squad in the January transfer window following the injury of Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke. The Nigerian forward, who joined Sevilla permanently this summer, has been a key player for the Andalusian side with his dynamic dribbling and creativity. Speaking ahead of Sevilla’s

Galatasaray has confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen sustained an injury during their 3-2 victory against Sivasspor in a Süper Lig match. Osimhen, who scored in the game, was substituted in the 76th minute due to discomfort. Subsequent medical tests revealed a moderate strain and bleeding in his right upper back muscle. Despite the setback,

Bayer Leverkusen is grappling with a significant injury crisis, leaving head coach Xabi Alonso considering Nigerian international Nathan Tella for a new role in the attack as the Bundesliga champions prepare to face St. Pauli. First choice striker Victor Boniface remains sidelined following a muscle injury sustained during Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against