Footballer Asamoah faces high risk of paralysis after horror with advertising board.

Health condition of footballer Samuel Asamoah

According to The Sun: Footballer from Togo, Samuel Asamoah, is at risk of paralysis after a horrific injury sustained from a collision with an advertising board.

The 31-year-old player was playing for Guangxi Pingguo in the second tier of Chinese football.

Video footage of the match that took place on Sunday showed the midfielder battling for the ball with an opponent.

After the collision, Asamoah fell headfirst onto the side board.

He remained on the field while medics rushed to assist him.

However, on Monday, the club issued a concerning statement regarding the 'high risk of paraplegia' due to multiple fractures of cervical vertebrae and serious nerve damage.

The club confirmed that the footballer underwent surgery and will miss all remaining matches of the season, adding that 'his career may be seriously at risk.'

A statement from the club on Wednesday addressed Asamoah's condition:

“Guangxi Pingguo FC sincerely thanks all fans and citizens for their concern and support for Samuel Asamoah. His recovery progress will be announced in due course after further examinations.”

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Samuel Asamoah's injury has sparked widespread discussion about the safety of football players during matches. The club and its supporters hope for a speedy recovery for the player as his physical health and career remain in question. The footballer will undoubtedly require support from the medical team and loved ones during this challenging time.