Promise David, a former Nõmme Kalju player, has sustained a serious injury that will keep him sidelined for the remainder of the season and jeopardize his participation in the World Cup.
Promise David, a 24-year-old striker who previously played for Nõmme Kalju, suffered a serious injury during a weekend match in Belgium, forcing him to be carried off the field. The incident occurred when his current team, Saint-Gilloise, faced off against Antwerp Royal, and David’s condition was later diagnosed as a tear in the tendon connecting the quadriceps to the hip. Due to the severity of the injury, he is set to undergo surgery, with an estimated recovery period of three to five months.
This injury effectively ends David's participation in the current Belgian league season, which concludes on May 24th, just under three months away. His absence from the field raises significant concerns regarding his availability for the upcoming World Cup, where Canada is set to make its first appearance at the tournament. Canada’s opening match is scheduled for June 12th, with crucial preparatory friendlies on June 1st and June 5th.
Canadian media speculate that David was likely to be part of Canada’s starting lineup at the World Cup. Since making his international debut in the summer of 2025, he has played in 8 matches for the national team, making this injury not only a setback for his club but potentially a major blow for Canada’s World Cup aspirations as well.
