Super Eagles news: Why Manchester City, others will think twice before signing Moses Usor

LASK attacker Moses Usor has stolen the spotlight in the Super Eagles following his impressive debut for Nigeria against Madagascar last week, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 24-year-old attacker got off the bench to score the winning goal for Nigeria in their 2-1 win over Madagascar. His gola for the Super Eagles has significantly raised his profile, but his impressive performances did not just start today. He has been a key player for LASK since last season. Usor has pace, directness and attacking ability.

Most importantly, he has good numbers. Last seasoon, the Super Eagles star contributed 15 goals and 10 assists in 35 games across all competitions. If he continues with this trend, he will likely have some big clubs knocking on his door in the coming months.

However, there might be a stumbling move for a move. That question is his injury history. Usor has an old problem that would mean potential suitors will have to look closely at his medical record before committing a significant transfer fee.

Usor's Injury History Is a Concern

The LASK winger suffered a cruciate ligament injury in October 2024, an injury that kept him out for around 265 days, ensuring that he missed 35 matches.

He suffered another knee setback in 2026 when he sustained a meniscus tear. That history will inevitably attract attention from clubs considering a major investment.

Usor's game is built around explosive acceleration, changes of direction and direct running at defenders. Those movements place considerable demands on the knees, making his long-term fitness an important part of any potential transfer assessment.

Currently, when you watch him play, he wear a band just below his left knee, but that is not for fashion, it is used to monitor his knees. It means that there is a significant risk of a future injury.

For most top clubs, that know this, it would mean extensive medical checks before making a commitment. Case in point was Victor Boniface when AC Milan wanted to sign him last year. They had issues with his injury history, so they pulled out of the deal.

But It Does Not Rule Out a Big Transfer For The Super Eagles Star

Usor's injury record should not be interpreted as a reason why he cannot make a major move. Football has plenty of examples of players returning from serious knee injuries and subsequently completing high-profile transfers.

Florian Wirtz is one of the clearest examples. The German suffered a cruciate ligament tear in March 2022 and spent several months on the sidelines. He eventually returned to become one of Europe's best young players, helping Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga before earning a £100 million move to Liverpool in 2025, potentially rising to £116 million with add-ons.

Leroy Sané also completed a major transfer to Bayern Munich after suffering a serious cruciate ligament injury during his time at Manchester City.

What will matter most for Usor now is proving that he can stay fit while maintaining the explosive qualities that make him attractive.

His performances for LASK have already provided evidence of his ability, while his emergence with Nigeria has given him another platform to showcase those qualities.

His goal against Madagascar on his Super Eagles debut only strengthened the case for his potential. The challenge is to sustain that level.

Potential suitors will want to see whether he can put together a prolonged run of appearances without another significant setback. The longer he remains fit and productive, the easier it becomes for clubs to look beyond the injury history.