Yusuf out for six weeks
Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf is expected to be out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury, ruling him out of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Read More: https://punchng.com/yusuf-out-for-six-weeks/
New England Revolution midfielder Alhassan Yusuf will miss up to six weeks of action due to a hamstring injury, leading to his absence from the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The 26-year-old picked up the injury during a 2-1 victory over New York City FC, as reported by The Blazing Musket.
Yusuf has already missed one club match and is expected to sit out several more. Despite being tipped to make the squad following a strong season in Major League Soccer, Chelle has named two separate squads for the qualifiers on September 25 and 29, and a friendly against Russia. Yusuf made his Super Eagles debut at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, starting the 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea before being forced off with an injury.
He also played a crucial role in Nigeria's 2026 Unity Cup victory, scoring twice in the final. The midfielder now aims to recover in time for the final matchdays of the MLS season and hopes to return to the Super Eagles for the remaining qualifiers.
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