Kakamega Homeboyz striker, Christopher Masinza will, be available for selection after the FIFA international break following his recovery from a knee injury. Masinza, picked up a knee knock earlier in the month while in training and, missed the 2-0 league win over four-time champions Ulinzi Stars staged at the Mumias Sports Complex. His last appearance for Homeboyz was, during their one-all draw, against the struggling FC Talanta at Thika Stadium. The two-week-long break the top-tier clubs have been enjoying couldn’t have come at a better time for Masinza, who used the break to rehabilitate and recondition the injured knee to be ready for action. The top tier took the break to pave the way for the national teams( both senior and junior) who are in Malawi for a Four Nations tournament aimed at preparing for the forthcoming assignments, including the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7975108##The Homeboyz duo of Enock Masinza, a younger brother to Christopher, and goalkeeper Ibrahim Wanzala are with the Rising Stars team in Malawi. With Homeboyz set to resume action next weekend against Tusker in a Mozzart Bet Cup round of sixteen tie, Masinza said he was fully fit to be considered for game time. Okumbi urges Talanta Hela U19 teams to make most of trip to SpainHomeboyz will host the beer makers, hoping to serve them yet another heartbreak in the competition as they beat them in the last edition’s final to lift their first-ever major title. “I have resumed training after almost three weeks out due to a knee knock. I am already looking forward to next weekend’s match against Tusker,” said the former Mulembe United player. Change of roles for Amos Wanjala in SpainShould Homeboyz beat Tusker, they will advance to the quarterfinals of the cup, which is bankrolled by the leading gaming firm that doubles up as the club’s shirt sponsor. Masinza urged the team to prepare adequately and give their best, even as they hope to retain the title and return to the CAF Confederation Cup. “We aim to retain the crown and play continental matches again. We have to prepare well and remain focused, as tuskers are always a hard nut to crack,” added Masinza.
