Togolese international footballer Samuel Asamoah suffered a broken neck and may face paralysis after being pushed into a pitch-side LED advertising board during a League One match in China, his club announced. Video footage shows the 31-year-old colliding head-first with the panel after being shoved by an opponent while contesting the ball.
Guangxi Pingguo FC announced that midfielder Samuel Asamoah suffered neck fractures and nerve damage, requiring surgery and putting him at risk of high-level paraplegia, likely ruling him out for the rest of the season and potentially impacting his career. As of Wednesday, the club reported he is in stable condition and recovering, thanking fans for their support and promising updates as his recovery progresses.