Player Health and Injuries

Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre, has recently undergone a successful right foot surgery in Saudi Arabia. The injury, sustained during her tenure with the Saudi club Al Ittihad, sidelined her from participating in Nigeria’s 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana. A club statement confirmed the successful procedure, stating, that Ashleigh Plumptre, a […]

Gabriel Osho, the 2024 Super Eagles invitee, faces uncertainty over his return to Luton Town’s lineup for the upcoming Premier League showdown against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday. Since sustaining an injury in the last minutes of a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace before the March internationals, Osho has been sidelined, missing

Nottingham Forest is on the brink of receiving a significant boost as striker Taiwo Awoniyi gears up for a pivotal injury scan slated for later this week. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo harbours hope for Awoniyi’s timely return in the season’s final stages, following his absence from the last four Premier League matches. The Nigeria international’s

Ahead of their crucial 2024 Paris Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced a significant roster update for the Super Falcons. Manager Randy Waldrum has called up Jumoke Alani to replace the injured defender Ashleigh Plumptre, just four days before the highly anticipated match in Abuja against the African champions,

Moses Simon, the 28 year old winger for French Ligue 1 club Nantes, is scheduled for surgery on Friday to address a fractured left leg ankle injury. The injury occurred while Simon was representing Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a match against Mali in Marrakesh, Morocco. A collision with the Mali goalkeeper during a counter attack

The Sunshine Queens have extended their deepest sympathies to the Delta Queens FC following a road accident involving the latter’s officials on their way to a Nigeria Women Football League match against Remo Stars Ladies. The incident, which thankfully did not result in any loss of life, has prompted a wave of support from the

The Flying Eagles, Nigeria’s U20 national team, are facing a significant challenge ahead of the All Africa Games in Ghana, with concerns over the fitness of star player Emmanuel Michael. The former Golden Eaglets standout, known for his goal scoring prowess from the fullback position, is currently struggling with an ankle injury. This setback has

In a recent turn of events, Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu has encountered a significant setback due to injuries sustained while playing for his Turkish club, Trabzonspor. Onuachu, who made an appearance at the latest AFCON, had to leave the field during a cup match against Basaksehir due to injury concerns. Trabzonspor disclosed that Onuachu

In a testament to resilience and dedication, William Troost Ekong, the esteemed vice captain of the Super Eagles, has emerged victorious from a crucial surgery in Finland. This operation, conducted on Tuesday night, was necessitated by a hamstring injury he suffered during the intense clash against Cote d’Ivoire at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Leicester City’s preparations for their critical Championship encounter against Leeds United have been overshadowed by the fitness concerns of Nigerian stars Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho, as revealed by coach Enzo Maresca. Ndidi, a linchpin in the midfield, has missed the last ten matches due to a muscle injury necessitating surgery, sidelining him from club