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Ibrahim Maza suffers ankle injury while on international duty

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 9:10 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Ibrahim Maza suffers ankle injury while on international duty

Summary

Ibrahim Maza of Bayer Leverkusen sustained an ankle injury during Algeria's 2-1 win against Niger on October 6. The 20-year-old, who was replaced in the 40th minute, attempted to continue playing but required treatment after falling to the ground in pain. His availability for Bayer Leverkusen's upcoming Bundesliga match against Mainz remains uncertain. Maza has been a significant contributor for Leverkusen this season, starting four matches and scoring one goal. He played in all four games for Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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•Maza injured during Algeria's match against Niger on October 6.
•Replaced in the 40th minute due to ankle injury.
•Unclear if he will play against Mainz this weekend.
•Has started four Bundesliga matches this season.
•Scored one goal and provided one assist in the league.

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9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza sustains injury on international duty

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Bayer Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza suffered an injury during Algeria’s 2-1 victory over Niger on Tuesday, and it’s unclear as to whether the 20-year-old will be available for his team’s Bundeslig...
— Yahoo Sports

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