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Sports: Injury Blow For Daniel Akpeyi

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:31 am

Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has been dealt a devastating blow as he suffered a head injury on Sunday all through the ABSA Premier League tie between his group Kaizer Chiefs and Bidvest Wits.

Akpeyi bought injured when he collided with the leg of an onrushing Bidvest participant after he had dealt with a go from the left aspect of the pitch.

After receiving lengthy clinical attention on the pitch. Akpeyi was unable to proceed the game; a development that noticed the 34-year old being taken off on a stretcher by means of medics.

Unfortunately for Kazier Chiefs they additionally ost Sunday’s sport when replacement Bienvenu Evanga netted the winning aim for Bidvest Wits deep into stoppage time.

It is yet to be considered how lengthy Akpeyi would be out of action, but it appears his season is efficiently over with just two video games to go in this present campaign.

Before this harm setback, Akpeyi has been a magnificent ordinary for his Soweto-based aspect as he has made 25 league appearances for Kaizer Chiefs this season.

Despite Sunday’s loss, Kaizer Chiefs are still top on the ABSA Premier League standings albeit with a superior dreams difference over fierce competitors Mamelodi Sundowns who rather misplaced 1-0 at home on Sunday against Baroka Swallows.

(Fcnaija)

Albert Echetah

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