{"id":60390,"date":"2025-08-14T21:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T21:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/sekou-kone-recovering-after-head-injury-in-cup-tie"},"modified":"2025-08-14T21:38:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T21:38:16","slug":"sekou-kone-recovering-after-head-injury-in-cup-tie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/sekou-kone-recovering-after-head-injury-in-cup-tie","title":{"rendered":"Sekou Kone Recovering After Head Injury in Cup Tie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Manchester United youngster Sekou Kone is recovering in hospital after suffering a head injury that led to the abandonment of the Reds\u2019 National League Cup clash with Tamworth.<\/p>\n<p>The 19-year-old midfielder went down inside his own penalty area late in the first half and required immediate medical attention. Concern quickly spread around the ground as medics from both teams rushed to treat him before he was carefully stretchered off.<\/p>\n<p>United confirmed that Kone is conscious, stable, and communicating with the club\u2019s medical staff. He was taken to hospital as a precaution for further checks.<\/p>\n<p>Kone\u2019s progress will be monitored closely over the coming days, with the club prioritising his full recovery before any return to action is considered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Manchester United youngster Sekou Kone is recovering in hospital after suffering a head injury that led to the abandonment of the Reds\u2019 National League Cup clash with Tamworth. The 19-year-old midfielder went down inside his own penalty area late in the first half and required immediate medical attention. 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