By Amaechi Agbo

Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi suffered what looked like a nasty injury on Sunday during Kaizer Chief’s 1-0 loss to rivals, Bidvest Wits in the South Africa ABSA League, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.

Akpeyi was stretchered out in the first half of the encounter and could be set for a long spell on the sidelines after suffering a nasty injury in Kaizer Chiefs’ 1-0 away defeat against Bidvest Wits at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg.

The former Gabros of Nnewi shot stopper collided with Bidvest Wits’ Mxolisi Macuphu while attempting to punch the ball away in the 12 yard box in the 43rd minute of the encounter and landed awkwardly headlong.

The 34-year-old received lengthy medical attention on the pitch before he was stretchered off.

Akpeyi was replaced by Bruce Bvuma immediately as the Chiefs battled to secure three points in the match that could consolidate their tittle push in the ABSA League.

The tension-soaked league game had to be momentarily halted as Akpeyi received lengthy medical attention on the pitch before he was finally taken off on a stretcher by medics.

Aside from losing Akpeyi to injury, Kaizer Chiefs also lost Sunday’s game, a development which could badly affect their league title aspirations.

Substitute Bienvenu Evanga netted the winning goal for Bidvest Wits deep into stoppage time.

This is the first time in 12 matches that Chiefs will not be scoring in a league game against Bidvest and they have themselves to blame after spurning many goal-scoring opportunities in Sunday’s tie

Chiefs wished there number one safe hand speedy recovery after the game

Wishing @KaizerChiefs‘ Daniel Akpeyi a speedy recovery. Get well soon, Khosi! Hope to have you back soon ✌ pic.twitter.com/lmpeaKjRVz

Before the COVID-19 enforced break, Chiefs were runaway leaders at the top of the ABSA Premiership, but following the restart, Amakhosi have picked up just five points out of a possible 15 to allow defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns close up the gap.

It is for now not clear how long Akpeyi would be out, but it appears his season is over with just two games to go in this present campaign.

Before this injury setback, Akpeyi had been a super regular for his Soweto-based side as he has made 25 league appearances for Kaizer Chiefs this season.