Akpele Oyewole has announced his retirement from football after being injured during the recent Chinese Super League (CSL) match against Guangzhou Evergrande.
Oyewole, who plays for Shanghai SIPG, was injured in the first half of the match and had to be substituted off the pitch. He later revealed that he had sustained an ankle injury and would not be able to continue playing.
The news came as a shock to many fans of the club, who had been hoping that Oyewole's performance could help them secure a victory over their rivals.
However, the loss of such a key player will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the team's performance in the upcoming matches.
In addition to Oyewole's injury, the CSL foreign player title is also now up for grabs. With the departure of several players due to injury or other reasons, there are several foreign players vying for the title this season.
One of the leading contenders for the title is Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus, who has already scored four goals in five games this season.
Other notable foreign players include Argentine defender Marcos Rojo and Dutch forward Memphis Depay.
Overall, it will be interesting to see how the title race unfolds with so many talented foreign players competing for the honor.
It is clear that Akpembe's injury has dealt a blow to both his career and the team's chances of success. However, the CSL foreign player title remains up for grabs, and it will be exciting to see which player comes out on top.