Togolese midfielder Samuel Asamoah faces a life-altering injury after a harrowing collision with a pitch-side advertising board during a match in China. The 31-year-old, who plays for Guangxi Pingguo in China’s second-tier league, sustained multiple neck fractures and severe nerve damage after being shoved into an LED panel by an opponent during a domestic game on Sunday. Guangxi Pingguo confirmed on Monday that Asamoah is at risk of “high-level paraplegia,” a condition that could leave him unable to voluntarily move the lower parts of his body. The club reported that Asamoah underwent surgery and is now in stable condition, with updates on his recovery to follow after further medical examinations. The incident has sparked concerns over player safety, particularly regarding the proximity of advertising boards to the field. Chongqing Tonglianglong midfielder Zhang Zhixiong, who pushed Asamoah into the board, received a yellow card for the foul. Asamoah, who previously played in Belgium before joining Guangxi Pingguo in 2024, has earned six caps for Togo. This tragic event follows the recent death of former Arsenal academy striker Billy Vigar, who sustained a fatal brain injury after colliding with a concrete wall during a match in the Isthmian League Premier Division last month. The football community continues to grapple with the risks posed by pitch-side infrastructure.