OM: end of the season for Nayef Aguerd, sidelined by a pubic bone fracture

Africa 16 April 2026 at 07:12

Nouya M'toama

News Editor

It's a heavy blow for Olympique de Marseille. Moroccan centre-back Nayef Aguerd will not play again this season, having suffered a pubic bone fracture that definitively brings his campaign to an end.

Having struggled for several weeks with persistent pubalgia, the captain of Morocco’s Atlas Lions had sparked some optimism about a possible return before the season's end. But the situation has worsened. After undergoing surgery on March 12, the defender did not recover as hoped, and further tests confirmed a fracture of the pubic bone.

A major blow for Marseille and Morocco

This extended absence is a huge loss for OM, as Nayef Aguerd had become a defensive cornerstone. His solidity, leadership, and experience will be sorely missed in the final stretch. The injury raises important questions about the player’s immediate future. Although a return in the summer is possible, caution is still advised—especially with the World Cup on the horizon for Morocco.

A real setback for a player widely regarded as one of the mainstays of Morocco’s defence.