Day: December 21, 2024

Mustapha Bundu scores in Plymouth Argyle's six-goal thriller
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Mustapha Bundu scores in Plymouth Argyle’s six-goal thriller

Sierra Leone international Mustapha Bundu found the net for Plymouth Argyle as they drew with Middlesbrough in their final Home Park fixture of the 2024 calendar year.

Ahead of the clash, Michael Carrick’s side were in a play-off place in the Sky Bet Championship, while the home side of Wayne Rooney were desperate for three points to get themselves out of the relegation zone.

Plymouth took the lead three times at Home Park, but Middlesbrough equalized each time, with Emmanuel Latte Lath’s strike ensuring the points were shared in the match between former teammates Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick.

The scoring was opened by Lewis Gibson in the 38th minute, who was assisted by Ryan Hardie for the home team. However, J. Howson equalized in the 50th minute.

The home side took the lead for the second time when Darko Gyabi scored with an assist from Mustapha Bundu.

Boro responded with a spirited comeback as Hayden Hackney made it 2-2 before Bundu finally found the back of the net with his fourth of the season in the 81st minute, only for substitute Emmanuel Latte Lath to equalize just five minutes from time.

Bundu was named Man of the Match after contributing a goal and an assist in a thrilling 3-3 draw during Round 22 of the English Championship. This result continues Plymouth’s struggle, keeping them at the bottom of the table.

Nantes: Nigeria's Moses Simon set for ankle surgery
by FSL News

Nantes: Nigeria’s Moses Simon set for ankle surgery

Nantes head coach Antoine Kombouare has confirmed that Moses Simon is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days to address a persistent ankle issue.

The Nigeria international has been unavailable for the last two months of the 2023-24 season due to a fractured fibula. It continues to experience residual pain from that injury in the current season.

Recently, Simon had the plate and screws removed from his ankle and fibula, but he remains in discomfort. As a result, the club has determined that surgery is the most appropriate course of action.

As Ligue 1 is currently in its winter break, Nantes will next compete on January 4 when they travel to Lille. They will also face Drancy in the Coupe de France on December 21.

Kombouare will proceed without the 29-year-old winger, who has significantly contributed with four goals and five assists in 14 league appearances this season.

“Moses has had the plate and screws removed from his ankle and fibula due to the considerable pain he has been experiencing recently,” Kombouare stated, as reported by Ouest-France. “We are utilizing this short break to facilitate this necessary operation for him. Following the procedure, he will have two weeks to recover before he can safely rejoin the team.”