Player Health and Injuries

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

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi is on track for a return to action early next year following rehabilitation from an anterior cruciate ligament ACL injury. According to family sources, Moffi’s recovery process is progressing positively after undergoing surgery in August. The doctors estimate that he could make his comeback by February, but have advised caution

Flying Eagles midfielder Sulyman Alabi, known as ‘Jojo’, is reportedly in a stable condition after suffering a severe head injury during the WAFU B U20 final against Ghana on Wednesday night. Alabi, who plays for El Kanemi Warriors and came on as a second half substitute, sustained the injury following an aerial collision and was

Super Eagles and West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajayi will be sidelined for about four months due to a significant hamstring injury sustained during a Championship match against Cardiff City at The Hawthorns. This setback will see Ajayi miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifying matches against Benin and Rwanda and sideline him for the remainder