Player Health and Injuries

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

Southampton manager Russell Martin has provided a positive update on Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu, who sustained an injury during the club’s 3-2 loss to Liverpool. Onuachu, substituted in the 51st minute after a clash with Cody Gakpo, initially appeared to have suffered a serious injury but was later assessed to have only a minor niggle.

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

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

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

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