Versatile Kakamega Homeboyz left-back Enock Masinza has passed the fitness tests and will resume training on Saturday.There were fears that the youngster could join the rest in the treatment room after he was withdrawn in the Elijah Cup Lidonde Cup finals played last Sunday at the Bukhungu Stadium.Masinza was subbed off after picking up an injury that was initially feared would keep him out of action.However, Masinza, who can play as a left-back as well as a wingback, confirmed that he was fit enough to train with the rest on Saturday.##NAJAVA_MECA_7769469##Homeboyz will resume training on Saturday ahead of the final first-leg match against Kenya Police scheduled for next weekend at the Police Pavillion in South C.“I am raring to go on Saturday. The injury wasn’t significant, as I have passed the fitness tests,” he told Mozzart Sport.The latest developments are welcome to coach Patrick Odhiambo, who is yet to come to terms with the loss of forward Oscar Adam Paul.Blow for Homeboyz as forward picks injury ahead of league resumptionThe Tanzanian forward is expected to be sidelined for a while after suffering an injury in the tie against Leopards.Meanwhile, Masinza credited his recent rise to hard work and patience.The player, a younger brother to the club’s forward Christopher Masinza, wasn’t getting playing time earlier in the season, but he has since established himself as the first-choice left-back.The former Green Commandos man had been facing competition for game time from Ugandan Frank Musisi and former Tusker defender Erick Ambunya.Boost for Homeboyz as Wanzala nears return from injuryMasinza has repaid the faith Odhiambo has had in him with three assists as he created the winning goal against Ulinzi Stars.He got his name on the assists sheet in their 5-0 win over Sofapaka and 2-1 win over Shabana.“I have been working hard and waiting for my turn. When the opportunity came, I embraced it and gave my best. I am aiming for more assists when the competition resumes,” added the former Vihiga Bullets player.
