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Whitecaps Defender Adekugbe's Injury Suffered on Canada Duty Diagnosed as Torn Achilles
- Sam Adekugbe suffered a torn Achilles tendon while playing for Canada at the Canadian Shield Tournament, as confirmed by Canada Soccer.
- Adekugbe had to be assisted off the field during a penalty shootout loss to Ivory Coast in Toronto.
- Zorhan Bassong from Sporting Kansas City has replaced Adekugbe on Jesse Marsch's CONCACAF Gold Cup roster due to the injury.
- Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster expressed support for Adekugbe, stating that the setback is "even more heartbreaking" given his dedication and resilience.
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Whitecaps defender Adekugbe's injury suffered on Canada duty diagnosed as torn Achilles
Vancouver Whitecaps defender Sam Adekugbe tore his Achilles tendon with Canada at the Canadian Shield Tournament and has been replaced by Sporting Kansas City's Zorhan Bassong on Jesse Marsch's CONCACAF Gold Cup roster.
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Bad news for Adekugbe. Injury on Canada duty diagnosed as torn Achilles tendon
Vancouver Whitecaps defender Sam Adekugbe tore his Achilles tendon with Canada at the Canadian Shield Tournament and has been replaced by Sporting Kansas City's Zorhan Bassong on Jesse Marsch's CONCACAF Gold Cup roster.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC fullback Sam Adekugbe suffers season-ending injury
VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC confirmed on Thursday that fullback Sam Adekugbe suffered an Achilles tendon tear in the 81st minute of Canada’s match against Côte D’Ivoire this past Tuesday. The club’s medical team, along with Adekugbe, will determine next steps in the coming days. “Sam has demonstrated tremendous
Vancouver Whitecaps left-back Sam Adekugbe suffered torn Achilles for Canada vs. Ivory Coast
The phrase “he can’t catch a break” could have been invented for Sam Adekugbe. The Canada left-back, who has struggled from injuries time and time again throughout his career, suffered a major one while playing for CanMNT in the 0-0 draw with Ivory Coast. Vancouver-based reporter and Canadian Soccer Daily contributor Har broke the news […] The post Vancouver Whitecaps left-back Sam Adekugbe suffered torn Achilles for Canada vs. Ivory Coast appea…
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