The Tusker technical bench can afford a smile as the club’s attacking midfielder Thomas Omole is nearing full recovery following his involvement in a friendly match on Wednesday.Omole was thrown late in the second half, as Tusker whitewashed Kahawa United 4-1 in a friendly match staged at Ruaraka Grounds, marking his first match since suffering an ankle injury in January.The youngster picked up the injury on 22 January while in action against Bandari at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.##NAJAVA_MECA_8823983##It was a bittersweet game for him, as besides picking up the injury on his left leg, he scored his first league goal, which earned Tusker all three points that afternoon.Omole resumed training slightly over two weeks ago, and was ushered back on the pitch on Wednesday, an indication that he is close to regaining full fitness.“I am happy to have played my first game since 22 January. I am working hard to regain my best shape and form. I cannot wait to play in the league again and help my team win matches,” said Omole.Kenyan defender overlooked as Stellenbosch holds Zamalek in Confederation Cup actionThe return of the winger comes barely a week after the club was boosted by the availability of assistant captain Michael Kibwage after three months on the sidelines.Before the injury struck, Omole had established himself as a reliable first-team player, who had immense contribution to the success Tusker had in the first leg.Tusker FC defender breaking barriers by shaping future stars in marginalized communityHe returns at a time when Tusker are still in the chase for the league title. The Brewers are ranked second with 47 points, one behind Kenya Police and four ahead of holders, Gor Mahia.The gap between them and Gor could be reduced to a point if the record champions win their game in hand.Omole joined Tusker in July last year from National Super League (NSL) side Vihiga Bullets, which later rebranded to Samwest Blackboots FC.
