AFC Leopards’ hopes of salvaging a respectable finish in the FKF Premier League have been dealt a significant blow following confirmation of long-term injuries to two key players, Sydney Lokale and Fredrick Alushula.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news In an official statement released on the club’s Facebook page, the 12-time Kenyan champions confirmed that Lokale, the team’s second-highest goal scorer, underwent surgery on the articular cartilage of his left knee after suffering a torn posterior horn lateral meniscus, a non-contact injury that will sideline him for approximately four months.Gor Mahia head coach willing to drop Austin Odhiambo after fall outThe towering striker has been absent from competitive action for over five weeks, with his last appearance coming as an unused substitute in the chaotic Mozzart Bet Cup fixture against Mara Sugar FC.“Sydney Lokale suffered a torn posterior horn lateral meniscus – a non-contact injury. He underwent surgery on the articular cartilage of his left knee and will be out for 4 months,” the club statement read.##NAJAVA_MECA_8877532##While Lokale’s season is effectively over, mid-season signing Fredrick Alushula faces an anxious wait as he prepares for a medical review to assess his recovery progress.The former Kariobangi Sharks defender sustained a grade II tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus in his left knee during the ill-fated cup clash against Mara Sugar and has already been sidelined for six weeks.Sofapaka head coach on how he dented Gor Mahia’s title hopes“Fredrick Alushula had a grade II tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus on his left knee. He’s been out for 6 weeks and will be going for a review,” the statement added.The twin injury setback compounds an already difficult campaign for Ingwe, as their hopes for silverware hang in limbo following uncertainty over their participation in the Mozzart Bet Cup and now sit 14 points behind league leaders Tusker FC.
