Naby Keita Injury : Guinea Federation Blast Super Eagles Players For Injuring Liverpool Star
Published: June 28, 2019Guinea star player Naby Keita is doubtful for their crucial last group game at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations against Burundi on Sunday after he suffered an injury in the very physical encounter against the Super Eagles.
Keita's ailment is a recurrence of a groin injury he suffered during the semifinal of the Champions League against Barcelona on May 1.
In the first half, the former RB Leipzig midfielder was in pains after a clash of legs with Kenneth Omeruo and he went down again after a challenge by Wilfred Ndidi before he subbed out in the 70th minute.
In a statement, the Guinean Football Federation have blasted the Super Eagles players for injuring Keita.
''The victim of several blows against Nigeria, Naby Keita saw the doctor on Thursday,'' FEGUIFOOT stated.
''Although there is no serious injury, Naby is very uncertain for the match against Burundi.
''He was left at the hotel to continue receiving treatment, while the rest of the squad trained on Friday.''
''Although there is no serious injury, Naby is very uncertain for the match against Burundi.
''He was left at the hotel to continue receiving treatment, while the rest of the squad trained on Friday.''
Kenneth Omeruo scored the game-winning goal for the Super Eagles three minutes after Keita was forced off injured.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Latest News
- 'South Africa is not going to be easy' - Adepoju predicts tough game for Super Eagles v Bafana Bafana
- 'We have the players that can do the job' - Nigeria legend warns Bafana Bafana, Cheetahs ahead of WCQs
- Online SportyBet review: Your gateway to exciting betting and gaming in Nigeria
- NairaBet Casino: Your premier online gaming destination in Nigeria
- Welcome to the thrilling world of Baba Ijebu online betting
- A comprehensive dive into 22Bet Nigeria: Your ultimate online betting sanctuary
- Welcome to the thrilling world of Bet Bonanza casino online
- NFF president visits injured Super Eagles trio Troost-Ekong, Simon, Sanusi ahead of 2026 WCQs
- Kylian Mbappe's replacement: Paris Saint-Germain make decision on Napoli striker Osimhen
- Wayne Rooney and his wife in attendance as Ogunneye helps Manchester United win U18 PL Cup
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