The Nation Newspaper

Tag: Anthony Nwakaeme

  • Nwakaeme out for two months with hamstring Injury

    Nwakaeme out for two months with hamstring Injury

    Trabzonspor forward and  Super Eagles striker Anthony Nwakaeme  is expected to  be out of action for at least two months after suffering a hamstring injury during the team’s 1-0 victory over newly promoted Kocaelispor on Monday night.

    The 36-year-old sustained the injury in the 84th minute and was subsequently replaced by Arif Bosluk. Medical examinations later confirmed a muscle tear, ruling him out for approximately eight weeks, according to reports from Turkey.

    Read Also: Ideye, Appiah  slam ‘tactical-less’ CHAN Eagles after Sudan ‘Chelling’

    Nwakaeme’s injury comes as a significant blow to Trabzonspor, who still rely heavily on the veteran attacker as part of their push for silverware this season. Despite his age, he remains a key figure in the squad and was influential during the club’s historic 2021/22 Süper Lig title win — their first in nearly 40 years.

    He had started the season opener and looked set to complete the full 90 minutes before the injury forced him off. The experienced forward will now begin rehabilitation with hopes of returning in time to contribute to the club’s ambitions later in the season.

    Meanwhile, new signing Paul Onuachu opened his account for the club, scoring the decisive goal in the match and making an immediate impact following his transfer from Southampton.

  • Osimhen to clash with Nwakaeme in Turkish Cup final

    Osimhen to clash with Nwakaeme in Turkish Cup final

    .Chukwueze’s Milan face Bologna in Coppa Italia final

    Super Eagles attacker, Anthony Nwakaeme will clash with compatriot, Victor Osimhen in the final of the Turkish Cup after Trabzonspor edged Goztepe 2-0 to set up a thrilling grand finale.

    Trabzonspor needed two late goals scored by Ozan Tufan and Oleksandr Zubkov in the 78th and 89th minutes to turn back the resistance of Goztepe who had Super Eagles invitee, Anthony Dennis on their payroll.

    The victorious Trabzonspor initially had an opportunity to score first in the 55th  minute from the penalty spot but Simon Banza ballooned his effort to the chagrin of their fans before luck smiled on them late on.

    Nwakaeme was on for 90 minutes before he was replaced by Edin Visca while Dennis, who was shortlisted in Super Eagles head coach, Eric Sekou Chelle’s initial 39 man squad was available throughout the game for Goztepe.

    Read Also: NFF mourns demise of former FIFA referee Momoh

    Osimhen’s Galatasaray had booked their place in the final after a 5-1 win over Konyaspor with the Nigerian scoring the opening goal.

    All roads lead to May 15t when the final will be played between Galatasaray and Trabzonspor and where two brothers will be at daggers drawn for supremacy.

    Elsewhere in another Cup final in Italy, Bologna have sealed a memorable Coppa Italian grand finale with Samuel Chukwueze’s AC Milan after they defeated Empoli 5-1 on aggregate to scale through.

    Bologna which once had Kingsley Michael under their payroll had made light work of the return leg after winning the first leg of the semi-final tie 3-0 at Empoli. They completed the job at home winning 2-1.

    Empoli paraded Super Eagles right back, Tyronne Ebuehi who started his first game of the season since he recovered from a knee injury that sidelined him for a year.

    The final comes up on May 14th  with Chukwueze with an opportunity to end the season with silverware after they eliminated city rivals, Inter 4-1 on aggregate including a 3-0 second leg result.

  • Nwakaeme marks return with goal in Turkey

    Nwakaeme marks return with goal in Turkey

    Super Eagles striker Anthony Nwakaeme has marked his delayed comeback after injury to score his first goal in Turkey this season.

    Nwakaeme hit target in the 81st minute, when he headed home a cross, before visiting Kasimpasa drew level to end this Turkish Super Lig clash 2-2.

    Both teams have now recorded 16 points each.

    Read Also: NFF President promises 2025 AFCON title, World Cup 26  ticket

    It has been a difficult campaign for Trabzonspor and Nwakaeme, who is making his return to Turkey after a stint in Saudi Arabia.

    Trabzonspor are struggling to score goals and the return from injury of the Super Eagles striker will hopefully solve this problem as the season gathers steam.

    The next challenge for Nwakaeme and his club will be table toppers Galatasaray and Victor Osimhen.