Kariobangi Sharks have been dealt a blow ahead of the match against Kenya Police on Sunday following the injury of dependable defender Kevin Luke Otiala.The 24-year-old center back, who is having his first stint in the Premier League, was stretched out after just 51 minutes in the midweek clash against Kakamega Homeboyz at Bukhungu, with Timothy Ekhavi taking his place as the two sides played to a one-all draw.Nakuru born Otiala approaches debut top-flight season with great optimismMichael Karamor opened the scoring in the second half but Kevin Musamali rescued a point for the visiting Sharks from the spot with just four minutes to spare.The club has now confirmed that the defender suffered a lateral collateral ligament strain, a knee injury that could see him out of action for at least three weeks but the duration will be determined after the player undergoes a scan.##NAJAVA_MECA_6929114##🚨| INJURY UPDATE.Skipper KevinLuke Otiala who was stretched off in the 51st minute against Kakamega Homeboyz suffered a Lateral Collateral Ligament strain on the left leg.#WeAreSharks pic.twitter.com/eGqwxU8Fkx— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) January 6, 2023 Otiala has been a key figure in Kariobangi Sharks backline as the team seeks to rebuild after a mass exodus before the season started.Defender credits Muluya’ charm in decision to join Kariobangi SharksSo good he has been, both on and off the ball, that he was handed the armband only on his season in the top flight.He joined the William Muluya-coached side from St Joseph’s Youth having impressed the coach during a local tournament in Nakuru.
