AFC Leopards have confirmed that their defender Fredrick Alushula will miss the remainder of the year after undergoing a knee surgery. Alushula, who primarily plays as a right back, picked the injury during their Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 16 tie against Mara Sugar in March. Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsIn a statement released on their official Facebook page, the club revealed that Alushula successfully underwent surgery to repair tears in both the lateral and medial menisci of his left knee.##NAJAVA_MECA_8966958##The injury—described as a Grade II tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus means that the player will potentially miss the first ten rounds of next season. “Fredrick Alushula underwent a successful surgery yesterday to repair his torn lateral and medial menisci. He is set to be sidelined for six months as he recovers and undergoes rehabilitation,” read a post on the club’s Facebook page. Kenya’s Sports budget slashed by Ksh1.13 billion amid 2027 AFCON funding concernsAlushula, who joined AFC Leopards on a two-year deal from Kariobangi Sharks in February during the mid-season transfer window, had shown great promise, featuring in four matches before his season was abruptly halted by the injury.His performances were good enough to cement his place in the squad, offering energy down the right flank.This setback further compounds the club’s injury woes, with forward Sydney Lokale also out of action.Lokale recently underwent surgery to treat a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee and, like Alushula, is out for the rest of the season.Shabana FC eager to derail Kenya Police FC’s title chargeThe injuries pose a significant challenge for Leopards as they look to regroup ahead of the new season.However, the club and its supporters will be hoping for a full and timely recovery for both players, whose return could be instrumental in shaping Ingwe’s title ambitions in 2026 and beyond.
