Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi could be set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a nasty injury in Kaizer Chiefs’ 1-0 away defeat against Bidvest Wits at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on Sunday, reports Completesports.com.
Akpeyi collided with Bidvest Wits’ Mxolisi Macuphu while attempting to punch the ball away in the 43rd minute.
The 34-year-old received medical attention on the pitch before he was strechered off later.
Read Also: Ighalo Shortlisted For Man United POTY, Goal Of The Season Awards
Akpeyi was replaced by Bruce Bvuma late in the first half.
He has made 25 league appearances for Kaizer Chiefs this season.
Substitute Bienvenu Evanga netted the winning goal for Bidvest Wits deep into stoppage time.
By Adeboye Amosu
Copyright © 2020 Completesports.com All rights reserved. The information contained in Completesports.com may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the prior written authority of Completesports.com.
You may be interested
Ogunmodede Vows To Break Ghana ‘Curse’ In CHAN 2024 Decider
Webby - December 28, 2024Super Eagles B Assistant Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, has vowed that the team will break Ghana’s ‘curse’ in Saturday’s decisive CHAN…
Arsenal Move Up To Second After 1-0 Win Vs Ipswich
Webby - December 27, 2024A Kai Havertz first half strike earned Arsenal a hard-fought 1-0 win against struggling Ipswich in Friday’s Premier League game.The…
Exclusive – CHAN 2024Q: Yusuf Vows ‘Christmas Gift’ Victory Over Ghana For Nigeria
Webby - December 26, 2024Anas Yusuf, the Super Eagles B forward, has emphasised the significance of Saturday’s Championship of African Nations (CHAN) 2024 qualification…