Chibuike Nwaiwu sidelined after thigh injury setback
Chibuike Nwaiwu, a Nigerian centre-back for Trabzonspor, has suffered a thigh injury that will keep him out of action for an unspecified period. The injury occurred during a Super Lig match against Fatih Karagumruk, where Nwaiwu delivered an impressive performance. Medical examinations revealed bleeding and swelling in his left thigh, and he has started treatment with the club's medical team. This setback puts his potential Super Eagles call-up in doubt.
Match highlights
- Chibuike Nwaiwu sustained a thigh injury during Trabzonspor’s 3-1 win over Fatih Karagumruk.
- An MRI scan showed bleeding and edema in the inner thigh muscles of his left leg.
- The 22-year-old had scored twice in the second half of the match, with Paul Onuachu assisting his second goal.
- Nwaiwu was substituted for Mathias Løvik in the 73rd minute after his standout performance.
- His chances of joining Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles squad for an upcoming four-nation tournament are now uncertain.
