Kenyan giants AFC Leopards have issued an injury update on the fitness levels of eight players ahead of their last league match of the year.Leopards’ fans have been waiting to hear about their youngster Hassan Beja who suffered a medial mediscar tear while turning out for the Junior Stars in their 2025 AFCON U 20 CECAFA qualifiers in Tanzania.STARS ABROAD: Former AFC Leopards defender features in massive Serbian derby victoryIt turns out that he will have to undergo surgery to repair his knee and therefore will be out for a long time.Goalkeeper Humphrey Katasi, who had stepped in for the injured Levis Opiyo, has his name on the injury list.##NAJAVA_MECA_8586120##“He (Katasi) injured his groin in our FKF-PL match against Sofapaka FC. He is expected to be back in action after 2 weeks,” reads a statement by AFC Leopards.Vincent Mahiga , who has been out for four weeks due to a dislocated right foot toe, will have to undergo another review to determine the next course of action.AFC Leopards blame Nyayo Stadium renovations for not hiring new CEOThere is some positive news from the den as South Sudan international Peter Maker, who has been on the sidelines for two months courtesy of an injury sustained on international duty, has resumed training with the rest of the squad.Maxwell Otieno, who suffered a hamstring tear that kept him out for six weeks, has also resumed training according to the club statement.##NAJAVA_MECA_8586089##Kayci Odhiambo continues to undergo rehabilitation from a left thigh strain that has kept him out of action for the last four weeks.Brian Yakhama has resumed training after recovering from a hamstring having been out in the last five weeks.NSL side MCF axe eight players on suspicion of alleged match fixingBoniface Munyendo joined the injury list after suffering a right-hand wrist sprain from Ingwe’s last game against Sofapaka.Leopards will be in action on Sunday 22 December when they host coastal side Bandari FC at Dandora Stadium from 1600 hrs.##NAJAVA_MECA_8586098##Ahead of the match, the 1998 league champions are eighth on the FKF Premier League table with 19 points from 13 games.
