Exclusive : Ex-Flying Eagles Striker Abdullahi May Be Out For Three Months Following Meniscus Surgery
Published: August 02, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Eintracht Braunschweig summer acquisition Suleiman Abdullahi underwent surgery on Monday, August 1 after injuring his knee during his team’s last friendly.
An MRI scan revealed on Saturday that he damaged the lateral meniscus tear in his right knee , and is set for a spell on the sidelines.
Worst case scenario, the ex-Flying Eagles striker will be out of action for three months, while medics have also estimated that he may resume full training in the next three weeks if he recovers more quickly.
Abdullahi has impressed in pre-season and was set to make his competitive debut for Eintracht Braunschweig this coming weekend in their 2 Bundesliga clash against Würzburger Kickers.
The 19-year-old ended his association with Viking in June by penning a four-year contract with The Lions.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
An MRI scan revealed on Saturday that he damaged the lateral meniscus tear in his right knee , and is set for a spell on the sidelines.
Worst case scenario, the ex-Flying Eagles striker will be out of action for three months, while medics have also estimated that he may resume full training in the next three weeks if he recovers more quickly.
Abdullahi has impressed in pre-season and was set to make his competitive debut for Eintracht Braunschweig this coming weekend in their 2 Bundesliga clash against Würzburger Kickers.
The 19-year-old ended his association with Viking in June by penning a four-year contract with The Lions.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Latest News
- Top 10 most valuable players in the world: Osimhen joint seventh along with Arsenal's record signing in history
- 2014 World Cup winner Mertesacker backs Nwaneri to thrive on and off the pitch after going pro at Arsenal
- Quad-national midfielder now eligible to be added to Arsenal's Champions League squad
- West Brom's Super Eagles striker nears return to action after more than three months on the sidelines
- Finidi includes Fenerbahce, Anderlecht, Everton, Bolton, Vitoria legends in dream Super Eagles XI
- Nottingham Forest boss provides update on Awoniyi after striker's withdrawal from Ghana, Mali games
- 'Fantastic couple just like in Nigerian national team' - Ex-Napoli star has his say on Osimhen v Lookman duel
- Confirmed: Premier League's youngest debutant signs professional contract with Arsenal
- Spain aiming to cap-tie Barcelona striker on the same date Super Falcons face Banyana Banyana in Pretoria
- Kevin Zeroli reaches an agreement in principle to sign new contract at AC Milan
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football