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Togo’s Samuel Asamoah ‘at risk of paraplegia’ after colliding with advertising board

Togo’s Samuel Asamoah ‘at risk of paraplegia’ after colliding with advertising board

Togo's Samuel Asamoah, a midfielder playing for Guangxi Pingguo in China's second-tier League One, suffered a serious neck injury after colliding with a pitch-side advertising board during a match. The 31-year-old player broke his neck in the incident, and there are fears that he may be at risk of paraplegia, or paralysis of the lower body. Video footage shows Asamoah being pushed by an opponent and then crashing head-first into an LED advertising panel. The incident has raised concerns about player safety and the placement of these boards around the field of play.

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