Harambee Stars trialist Vincent Harper is out of danger after being discharged from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, England.The left-back was rushed to the hospital after suffering a concussion in Exeter City’s 1-0 defeat to English League One table toppers Birmingham City on Saturday at St. Andrew’s Park.The 24-year-old was stretchered off after suffering a head injury following a challenge with Blues’ substitute Lyndon Dykes in the 84th minute.##NAJAVA_MECA_8641740##According to the club, Harper fell awkwardly and required medical attention from both sets of staff.After more than 10 minutes of stoppage that allowed the medics room to administer first aid, Harper was stretchered off in a neck brace, leaving St Andrew’s to applause from all sides of the ground.Consequently, the fourth official Scott Tallis signaled 17 minutes of additional time.Things did not get any better for Exeter as they were reduced to ten men a few minutes after Harper’s injury as Jack McMillan was sent off for a second bookable offence.Legendary midfielder insists exit of Puskas Award finalist will not affect Uganda Cranes in CHAN finalsExeter, through their social media accounts, confirmed that Harper left the hospital on Sunday morning after staying in overnight.”We are pleased to report that Vincent Harper has left the hospital. His tests came back negative, but he has a concussion so will follow the protocol. Thank you to everyone who took great care of him. See you soon, Vinnie,” wrote Exeter City on their X (formerly Twitter) account.Anthony Akumu’s advice to Harambee Stars players ahead of CHANHarper, who secured his first Harambee Stars call-up in October 2023 thanked medical staff from both clubs for coming to his aid at the very hour of need.”Big thank you to all the staff at Birmingham City and Exeter City for their help last night As well as the staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital glad to be back home,” said the wingback on his X (formerly Twitter) account.Harper, who joined Exeter from National League side Eastleigh in July 2023, has made 11 appearances in League One this season and scored in the 4-4 draw with Crawley Town in December.
