FKF Premier League side Bidco United will be without three key players for the first leg of the 2024-25 season, as they are set to undergo corrective surgeries that will sideline them for several months.The trio consists of defender Kassim Mwinyi and midfielders Tsuma Said and Emmanuel Mogaka, all of whom have been recommended for knee surgeries scheduled to take place in the coming days.They missed the opening game of the season against Shabana FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_8308485##The decision to undergo surgery is particularly disappointing for Mwinyi and Mogaka, who both had surgeries last year and had just made comebacks to active play before suffering these setbacks. For Tsuma, this will be his first surgery.Coach Anthony Akhulia confirmed the news, expressing his concern but also his confidence in the squad’s ability to cope.”I will be without three players for the first leg,” he said. “Tsuma, Kassim, and Mogaka will all undergo knee surgeries, so we’ll need to manage without them.”Anthony Akumu eyes Harambee Stars redemption after personal 2019 AFCON heartbreakAkhulia acknowledged the challenges Mwinyi and Mogaka have faced with the recurrence of their injuries but remained hopeful about their recovery.”Mogaka and Kassim have faced some tough luck with these injuries, but such challenges are part of football. We must accept this and hope for successful surgeries and recoveries so they can contribute later in the season.”Regarding the impact of their absence, the coach expressed confidence in the remaining squad:”Despite their importance, I believe we can cope without them. Our squad has the depth to cover these gaps, and I have full confidence in the players who will step up and perform well.”Victor Wanyama on whether he will pursue a coaching career after retirementBidco started the new season with a 1-1 draw against Shabana just over a week ago.After the international break, they will face Nairobi City Stars away before hosting AFC Leopards, a side they have successfully challenged over the years.
