Health and Fitness

Tyronne Ebuehi has expressed relief and gratitude after making his long-awaited return from a serious knee injury that kept him sidelined for over a year. The Nigeria international was forced off in Empoli’s Serie A clash against Bologna on March 15, 2024, due to a cruciate ligament injury that required surgery and an extended recovery […]

Paul Onuachu is in a race against time to feature for Southampton in their upcoming home fixture against Aston Villa, with interim manager Simon Rusk confirming the striker’s fitness will be assessed closer to kick-off. Onuachu, who has scored in consecutive home games at St Mary’s, missed Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Tottenham due to an

Victor Udoh’s rising trajectory has taken a harsh turn following a serious ankle injury, raising uncertainty over his availability for next month’s Unity Cup in London. The 20 year old Southampton forward, who was being closely monitored by Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, picked up the injury during a Premier League 2 clash against

Super Eagles right-back Tyronne Ebuehi made his long-anticipated comeback for Empoli on Sunday, featuring in their goalless Serie A draw against Cagliari at the Stadio Carlo Castellani. The 29 year old replaced Junior Sambia in the 65th minute, marking his first appearance of the 2024/2025 season. Ebuehi had been sidelined for over a year after

Following Nottingham Forest’s 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, manager Nuno Espirito Santo has downplayed the absence of Ola Aina, who missed the clash due to a calf injury. The Nigerian full back sustained the knock during Forest’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United and was unavailable for the trip to Villa Park. Aina’s absence was particularly

Chidera Ejuke may be on the brink of another return to the Super Eagles squad, following a period on the sidelines due to injury. The Sevilla winger had previously been shortlisted for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, but was ultimately left out as Nathan Tella of Bayer Leverkusen and Samuel

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has explained his decision to switch formations following the injury to Nigerian international Ola Aina during their 1-0 win over Manchester United on Tuesday night at the City Ground. Super Eagles fullback Aina was forced off in the 39th minute with what is suspected to be a calf-related injury.

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has given a positive update on Nigerian forward Nathan Tella, suggesting he may return to action in their upcoming DFB Pokal match against Arminia Bielefeld. Tella had been sidelined with a muscular injury picked up after Leverkusen’s 2-0 defeat to Werder Bremen before the international break. The 25 year

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is back in training and could feature for Lazio in their upcoming Serie A fixture against Torino, following a brief spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury. The Nigerian midfielder, who missed three consecutive matches, was also left out of the Super Eagles’ final squad for the recent World Cup qualifiers due

Victor Osimhen has put concerns about his fitness to rest after being spotted in full training with Galatasaray. The Nigerian striker was seen back on the pitch at the Kemerburgaz Metin Oktay Facilities, dispelling fears that arose after he requested to be substituted during the club’s 2-1 win over Alanyaspor. The 26 year old played