Etebo Targets Strong Return After Achilles Injury-Hit Season
Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo says he is focused on returning strongly after an Achilles tendon injury limited him to one league appearance for Gençlerbirliği in the 2025/26 season. The 30-year-old was injured early in the campaign after starting the season opener against Samsunspor. Gençlerbirliği eventually secured Turkish Süper Lig survival with a 3-0 final-day win over Trabzonspor. Etebo said the club endured a difficult season marked by coaching and leadership changes, but he believes the players can build on their survival. He also thanked supporters and promised the squad would work to deliver a better campaign. The midfielder has not played for Nigeria since the 2022 friendly against Portugal. He has 44 senior caps and remains remembered for scoring four goals against Japan at the 2016 Olympics, where Nigeria won bronze.
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