Union Berlin’s Bundesliga match against bottom-placed Bochum was halted for nearly 30 minutes after Bochum goalkeeper Patrick Drewes was struck by an object thrown from the crowd. The 31-year-old German was preparing for a goal-kick in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, with the score tied at 1-1, when he was hit by what … Read more
Chelsea captain Reece James has been dealt another blow after sustaining a hamstring injury during training, manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed. The 24-year-old had spent a significant portion of last season sidelined following hamstring surgery intended to address a string of injuries, but made his comeback last month. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Neymar made his second appearance for Al Hilal on Monday in their 3-0 Asian Champions League Elite win, marking another step in his comeback after a year-long absence due to an ACL tear. The Brazilian forward entered in the 58th minute but had to be substituted less than 30 minutes later after clutching the back … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shared updates on the fitness of John Stones and Ruben Dias following the team’s 2-1 Premier League loss to Bournemouth on Saturday. City’s defeat at the Vitality Stadium ended a 32-game unbeaten league run that had stretched back to December 2023, marking the reigning champions’ first Premier League loss … Read more
Nantes manager Antoine Kombouaré has confirmed that Moses Simon is fit to play in Sunday’s Ligue 1 match against Olympique Marseille. The Nigerian winger missed Nantes’ 3-1 away defeat to Strasbourg last week due to a minor knee injury but resumed training this week and is ready to return. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
A senior secondary school student, Amarachi Chibueze, has reportedly bitten off the tongue of another student during a quarrel at a federal government-owned school in Umuahia. The incident occurred on Friday over a dispute regarding food. Witnesses say that during the altercation, Amarachi grabbed her classmate, Adaeze, by the neck before biting off the outer … Read more
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says that the club’s persistent injury troubles are holding back their progress. Last season, United endured 45 injuries—more than any other Premier League team—and were missing 10 first-team players in Thursday’s Europa League draw with Fenerbahce, with nine of those absences due to injuries. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons is expected to be sidelined for “several weeks” after sustaining an ankle injury during the club’s 1-0 Champions League defeat to Liverpool, the German side announced on Thursday. According to reports from German media, the 21-year-old, currently on his second consecutive loan from Paris Saint-Germain, may be out until the … Read more
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that Reece James will be limited to playing just one match per week. The England international, who has recently recovered from another hamstring injury, is available for Chelsea’s upcoming trip to Liverpool. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has … Read more
Samuel Chukwueze returned to training with AC Milan on Thursday as he prepares for this weekend’s home match against Udinese. Chukwueze came back to Milan early last weekend after suffering an injury while on international duty with Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has … Read more
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre was overwhelmed with emotion after making her return from a six-month injury layoff following surgery on her right foot. The England-born player made her comeback for Al-Ittihad earlier this week, coming on as a substitute in a narrow 1-0 victory over Al-Ula in the Saudi Women’s Premier League. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Chelsea captain Reece James has returned to first-team training for the first time this season, as reported by Daily Cannon. While it may still be a few weeks before James is fully match-fit, his return could see him in contention to play against Arsenal in Chelsea’s upcoming fixture, just over three weeks away. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Arsenal are concerned that Takehiro Tomiyasu may face another extended period on the sidelines, just after making his return from a knee injury, according to TEAMtalk. Tomiyasu made his first appearance of the season with a brief substitute role in Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Southampton before the international break. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Samuel Chukwueze has returned to Italy for treatment after suffering a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s third qualifying match against Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chukwueze came on as a substitute for Frank Onyeka in the 61st minute of the match. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia … Read more
Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s Nations League clash with Serbia on Tuesday as a precaution following a muscle strain. The Barcelona youngster, who limped off during injury time in Spain’s 1-0 victory over Denmark on Saturday, underwent an MRI scan on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … Read more
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has resumed training at Galatasaray after a brief period on the sidelines due to injury. Galatasaray announced the development on Saturday via Instagram, stating, “Victor Osimhen has worked separately from the team within the special programme prepared for him.” EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is anticipated to be sidelined until at least mid-November due to a hamstring injury. The Brazil international sustained the injury during Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace and was substituted for Vitezslav Jaros in the 79th minute. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby … Read more
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has confirmed he will return to action immediately after the international break. The 25-year-old, who suffered an injury during Galatasaray’s 3-3 draw with Kasimpasa, shared in a video that he expects to be fit for the club’s upcoming league match against Antalyaspor on October 19. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Manchester United and England centre-back Harry Maguire has announced that he will be sidelined for “a few weeks” due to an injury. Maguire sustained the injury during the first half of United’s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. He was substituted at halftime and left Villa Park wearing a protective … Read more
Super Falcons and Racing Louisville FC forward Uchenna Kanu has announced that she successfully underwent surgery to address a lingering injury that had been affecting her performance for some time. The 27-year-old shared the positive update on her Instagram page on Wednesday, along with a photo showing her smiling from her hospital bed. EDITOR’S … Read more