Kakamega Homeboyz defender Brian Eshihanda is hoping to return to action soon in order to boost his chances of selection for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) in August.Injuries have plagued the free-scoring defender’s campaign, making this one of his lowest seasons since joining the top-flight.14-year-old to Kariobangi Sharks rescue as Kenya Police also sail to Mozzart Bet Cup last 16Eshihanda, who also serves as Homeboyz’s vice captain, suffered another setback on Sunday last week during the Shabana FC encounter when he injured his hip.The tough-tackling defender was forced off in the second half of Homeboyz’s 4-1 loss against the Glamour Boys.##NAJAVA_MECA_8763434##Previously, at the start of the current season, the former GDC centre-back suffered a groin injury following the opening day’s 3-0 surprise defeat by Mara Sugar FC, forcing him to miss two months.However, the right-footed defender returned to action in September 2024, where he impressed and received his first national team call-up in October for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against South Sudan.Gor Captain rallies senior players to guide title defenseDespite coming off the bench to make his Harambee Stars debut, which Kenya lost 2-0, Eshihanda limped off, missing a month of activity.Even with the numerous setbacks, Chala hopes to remain injury-free for the rest of the season as he seeks a spot in the CHAN squad.##NAJAVA_MECA_8763441##”It’s been a terrible season, dominated by injuries. Nonetheless, I’m expecting to recover from the latest setback and remain fit for the rest of the season. CHAN is in five months, and I wouldn’t want to miss out. I’m working on what it takes to stop the injury upsets, regain my form, and position myself for consideration,” he saidMara Sugar midfielder on reason for their struggles in debut seasonKenya will co-host the eighth edition of the tourney alongside her neighbours Tanzania and Uganda. The event was originally slated for February, but it was later moved to August.
