The Super Eagles star just moved up to the Turkish Super Lig, but he has started on the wrong foot
Super Eagles midfielder Peter Oghenekaro Etebo sustained an injury and had to be taken off in the first half as Genclerbirligi fell to a 2-1 defeat against Samsunspor in their first game of the season, Soccernet.ng reports.
After playing a key role in your promotion in their promotion to the Super Lig last season, Etebo captained his Genclerbirligi side in their first game of the season away at the Samsun 19 Mayis Stadyumu on Saturday.
Genclerbirligi were dominated for most of the first half. But Etebo was the shinning light, their best player on the pitch, as he put in a lot of work in the middle of the park.
Unfortunately for his side, they conceded in the 37th minute via a penalty kick. Their problems were further compounded in the 42nd minute, as Etebo had to be forced off the pitch after sustaining an injury.
The former Galatasaray man attempted to tackle a Samsunspor player, but he went in badly and appeared to have over-stretched himself. Etebo looked like he was in serious pain as he was taken off the pitch.
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Samsunspor doubled their lead in the second half, courtesy of Carolo Holse, but Metehan Miraloglu pulled one back for Genclerbirligi just before fulltime, as the game ended 2-1.
Oghenekaro Etebo: What is the situation with the Super Eagles star’s injury?
As of the time of this report, Genclerbirligi have not confirmed the nature of Oghenekaro Etebo’s injury. But it would likely be a muscle injury.
This means that he might be sidelined for a few weeks so that the injury will heal. The Super Eagles star has a bad injury record, so Genclerbirligi will be wary of how he handles himself.
Etebo’s absence in midfield will be a big blow for Genclerbirligi, as he is the club’s captain and one of their best players. They will hope that he does not have to spend a long time away from action.
The 29-year-old midfielder has featured in 45 games for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, but he has not played for the country since November 2022, in a 4-0 bashing against Portugal.