Archives Tag: Injury
Injury Prevention: Tips for Keeping Safe During Workouts
April 19, 2022
Imagine this scenario: a newly inspired fitness enthusiast eagerly heads to the gym, attempting to lift heavy weights and tackle every workout in their first session, only to end up with an injury. This outcome may not surprise seasoned gym attendees, as they understand how easily injuries can occur during workout sessions. In this … Continue reading Injury Prevention: Tips for Keeping Safe During Workouts
Ekong Returns To Full Training After Injury
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles defender was sidelined with a minor groin injury. Read more about Sports Super Eagles of Nigeria central back, William Troost-Ekong, fully resumed training on Wednesday, March 9, after a minor groin problem which raised fears that he could miss the all-important two-legged 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Black Stars of … Continue reading Ekong Returns To Full Training After Injury
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Victor Moses Undergoes Fenerbahce Medical
April 19, 2022
Things are finally looking up for ex-Super Eagles international, Victor Moses, who has been facing serious club issues since Maurizio Sarri’s arrival at Stamford Bridge. Moses has completed a medical at Fenerbahce, with an imminent loan move to the Turkish football club. The Nigerian has featured only six times for The Blues this season and … Continue reading Victor Moses Undergoes Fenerbahce Medical
By achem
Mikel Out Of Action In CSL Till End Of Season
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles and Tianjin TEDA skipper, John Mikel Obi, will sit out the remaining fixtures in the Chinese Super League season due to a muscle injury he suffered while in training. The Nigerian international has been out of duty for the Super Eagles since their failed attempt to make history at the 2018 FIFA World … Continue reading Mikel Out Of Action In CSL Till End Of Season
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More Troubles For Nigeria As Ighalo Suffers Injury
April 19, 2022
Another setback has hit the Nigeria senior men’s football team, as they prepare to slug it out with South Africa in the coming 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) decisive qualifier encounter, on November 17, 2018. Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, may join the list of players, unable to feature for Nigeria when they take … Continue reading More Troubles For Nigeria As Ighalo Suffers Injury
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Enyimba’s Theophilus Afelokhai Gets Call To Replace Injured Uzoho
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles Technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has decided on a new addition to the squad to replace the injured Francis Uzoho. Uzoho suffered a fractured rib in his last outing for Spanish Segunda division side, Elche — and the goaltender has been confirmed out of the Super Eagles upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) … Continue reading Enyimba’s Theophilus Afelokhai Gets Call To Replace Injured Uzoho
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Uzoho Out Of Super Eagles Next Game
April 19, 2022
After keeping two clean sheets for Elche this season, Super Eagles first choice, goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, conceded five goals in his third Spanish Segunda game, against Cardiz on Sunday. As distressing as this sounds, however, it is not the worst news from the game. The Super Eagles goalkeeper, suffered a concussion, and will be out … Continue reading Uzoho Out Of Super Eagles Next Game
By achem
2018 AFCON: Nigeria Prepares To Face South Africa
April 19, 2022
Nigerian are widely distressed by the number of players that have picked up an injury ahead of Nigeria’s big face-off against South Africa next month. The Super Eagles currently have a cozy seat atop the Group E table with nine points, nonetheless, their game against the Bafana Bafana, in Johannesburg, on 17th of November 2018, … Continue reading 2018 AFCON: Nigeria Prepares To Face South Africa
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Mikel Obi Withdraws From Super Eagle’s AFCON Qualifiers
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles skipper John Mikel Obi has opted out of Nigeria’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Seychelles in September. This decision according to the player is to help aid his recovery from a recent injury he picked up with Chinese side Tianjin TEDA. Mikel, who captained the Nigeria senior men’s’ football team to … Continue reading Mikel Obi Withdraws From Super Eagle’s AFCON Qualifiers
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Onyekuru Back to Training After Injury Lay-Off
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru has begun his first phase of training after three months off the pitch. Onyekuru sustained a knee injury while in action for Anderlecht on 22 December 2017 and has since been recuperating. After the injury, the player was taken to his parent club, Everton FC in England where he received treatment. Henry Onyekuru … Continue reading Onyekuru Back to Training After Injury Lay-Off
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Aluko Out Till January
April 19, 2022
Sone Aluko has been ruled out until January with torn Achilles. The Nigerian international picked up the injury during the warm up to an English Premier League fixture against Sunderland last week. This is the second time Aluko has been sidelined with Achilles injury in a year. He missed second half of last season after … Continue reading Aluko Out Till January
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“I Was Not Fit for Burkina Faso Match” – Mikel
April 19, 2022
John Mikel Obi has refuted claims that he was not injured and decided not to play in Super Eagles friendly match against the Stallions of Burkina Faso, last week in Kaduna. He said he was not fit, and for that reason did not participate, he said, “It’s sad if people hold such views about me … Continue reading “I Was Not Fit for Burkina Faso Match” – Mikel
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Keshi wants Anichebe on his team
April 19, 2022
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi plans to hold talks with Everton striker Victor Anichebe about his availability for the national team. The bullish striker recently asked the national team coach to exempt him from Super Eagles matches so he could “manage his body accordingly”. Keshi is trying to persuade the Liverpool born player to rethink his … Continue reading Keshi wants Anichebe on his team
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Ogenyi Onazi’s Injury Puts More Pressure on Eagles
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles’ Italy based midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has been ruled out of the forthcoming FIFA Confederations Cup due to injury. The Lazio hard tackler picked up an injury in Nigeria’s 1-all draw with Namibia on Wednesday in Windhoek. He had to go off the field in the second half of the game and was replaced … Continue reading Ogenyi Onazi’s Injury Puts More Pressure on Eagles
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