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Ahead CAF Confed Cup: Injury Crisis Hits Enyimba

December 27, 2019 4:35 am

The People’s Elephant, Enyimba of Aba are currently under pressure ahead of their crucial Confederation Cup encounter with their North African counterparts, Paradou AC of Algeria.

The match which will take place in Algeria on Sunday, will see the Aba based outfit miss the services of goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai, Ifeanyi Anaemena, Nelson Ogbonnaya, Reuben Bala, Thomas Zenke and Dare Olatunji due to injuries.

It was also gathered that their second goalie, Olufemi Kayode has injury, while their captain, Andrew Abalogu is likely not to play.

Enyimba are second in Group D with three points after recording one win and …

Pinturault Suffers Muscular Injury In Thigh

December 24, 2019 4:13 pm

France’s Alexis Pinturault sustained a slight muscular injury in his thigh in the World Cup parallel slalom at Alta Badia, the French ski federation announced Tuesday.

Pinturault, the federation said, suffered a “6mm muscle injury to the long adductor muscle of his left thigh”.

“Everything has been put in place so he can take part in Bormio,” it added.

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Sunday sees the Italian resort of Bormio hosting the alpine combined, a discipline in which Pinturault is reigning world champion. There are also two downhills scheduled.

Pinturault finished a disappointing …

Injury-Hit Seahawks Poised To Bring Back Marshawn Lynch

December 24, 2019 4:03 pm

Marshawn Lynch, who hasn’t played in the NFL since 2018, has agreed to a short-term contract with the Seattle Seahawks, US media reported Monday night.

The 33-year-old runningback last suited up for six games with the Oakland Raiders during the 2018 NFL season.

He is expected to sign a one-year deal for the remainder of this season, US sports broadcasters ESPN and CBSSports.com reported.

The Seahawks have just one game left in the regular season against the San Francisco 49ers next Sunday.

Lynch’s last game in the NFL was in October 2018 when as a member of the Raiders he …

Coman’s Knee Injury Not As Bad As Feared Say Bayern

December 12, 2019 5:25 pm

Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman tore the joint capsule in his left knee, an injury not as bad as feared, in the Champions League win over Tottenham, his club confirmed Thursday.

Coman scored the opening goal in Wednesday’s 3-1 victory over Spurs at the Allianz Arena but had to be helped off midway through the first half after badly twisting his knee.

It was feared he had torn the cruciate ligament, but tests showed the injury is not as serious although Bayern have given no indication how long he will be sidelined for.

“The knee will be immobilised for …

Ronaldo To Make Amends As Injury-Hit Juve Take On Atalanta

November 22, 2019 3:36 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo conceded he is not ‘100 percent’ despite his goal spree for Portugal but always ready to play as injury-hit Juventus head to Atalanta on Saturday looking to extend their unbeaten run this season to stay top of Serie A.

Juventus visit fifth-placed Atalanta before hosting Atletico Madrid in the Champions League next week.

Maurizio Sarri’s side are just one point ahead of Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan after 12 matches, with Lazio and Cagliari eight points adrift of the leaders in joint third.

Atalanta have gone three league games without a win and will be eager to get back …

Koepka Out Of Presidents Cup With Knee Injury

November 20, 2019 1:58 pm

Brooks Koepka announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from the Presidents Cup with a knee injury, with US captain Tiger Woods promptly selecting Rickie Fowler for the vacant spot.

“Today, I am announcing my withdrawal from the US Presidents Cup Team because of my knee injury,” Koepka said in a statement that was posted on the US PGA Tour website.

“I notified Captain Tiger Woods that despite constant medical care and rehab, I am not able to play golf at this time. I consider it to be a high honor to be part of the 2019 team and I regret not …

Diego Costa Suffers Neck Injury

November 15, 2019 3:04 am
Atletico Madrid forward, Diego Costa is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a slipped disc.

‘The club’s medical staff have done some scans on Diego Costa to assess the neck problems he has been suffering from in the last few days. Those tests have revealed that the striker is suffering from a slipped disc,’ said a statement from Atletico.

‘In the next few days he will be assessed by neurosurgery specialists in order to establish a definitive treatment plan.’

Atletico did not state for how long Costa would be out but Spanish media reports said he would …

Ronaldo Ready to Risk Injury To Play For Portugal (Fixture)

November 14, 2019 7:38 am

Portugal’s Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to play in their Euro 2020 qualifiers against Lithuania and Luxembourg despite concerns over his fitness which came to the fore last weekend, coach Fernando Santos said on Wednesday.

Ronaldo was substituted in the 55th minute of Juventus’ win over AC Milan in Serie A on Sunday, the earliest he has been taken off by the Italian champions, and he was visibly furious with coach Maurizio Sarri as he stormed down the tunnel.

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Sarri said after the game that Ronaldo has been …

Three sustain injury in fire accident

Three sustain injury in Anambra petrol tanker accident

May 12, 2019 1:31 pm

Three persons on Sunday sustained severe injuries when a fully laden petrol tanker lost control and crashed into a a Lexus Jeep before falling into a nearby valley at Amawbia, Awka in Anambra.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who was at the scene of the crash, reports that two of the injured persons were occupants of a Lexus Jeep while the third was the tanker driver.

NAN reports that men of the Anambra Fire Service were battling to ensure that the spilled contents of the tanker did not burst into flames.

Mr Andrew Kumapayi, Sector Commander of Federal …

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