Yira Sor Suffers Injury Blow, Pacy Super Eagles Winger Set for Six-Week Layoff
Nigeria international Yira Collins Sor has suffered an injury setback that is expected to keep the pacy winger sidelined for around six weeks.
The 26-year-old forward had made an impressive start to life in Turkey following his move to newly promoted Turkish Süper Lig side Amedspor from Belgian club KRC Genk.
Sor immediately announced his arrival at Amedspor by scoring a crucial equaliser in the club’s 2-1 comeback victory over Trabzonspor, raising hopes of a productive spell with the Turkish outfit.
However, his promising start has now been disrupted by injury, with the setback expected to rule him out of Nigeria’s forthcoming engagements.
Born in Lagos on July 24, 2000, Sor began his professional career in Nigeria with 36 Lion FC before making the move to Europe in 2021, joining Czech side Baník Ostrava.
His explosive pace and direct attacking style soon attracted attention, leading to a transfer to Slavia Prague in 2022.
Sor later continued his career in Belgium with KRC Genk, where he made more than 80 appearances and scored 13 goals across competitions.
The winger has built a reputation as one of the fastest attacking players around, with reports claiming he clocked an astonishing 39km/h sprint in March 2026.
His club performances also earned him recognition at international level, with Sor receiving his first senior Super Eagles call-up in 2026.
He had previously represented Nigeria at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
The latest injury comes at an unfortunate time for Sor, who had been hoping to establish himself as a regular member of Nigeria’s attacking setup.
Sor will be hoping for a smooth rehabilitation and an early return to competitive action as he looks to resume his promising campaign with Amedspor.
