David Ambulu popularly known as ‘Messi’ has been a notable absentee from Kenya Police FC’s matches this season after suffering a knee injury with the club providing an update that includes a probable return date.The versatile player joined the Law Enforcers from KCB FC in January of 2022 and has made a name for himself with great performances making him a darling of the Police FC faithful.##NAJAVA_MECA_8387086##The Kenyan international was so instrumental for the Anthony Kimani-coached side last season especially when his assistant Salim Babu who was the then head coach, preferred to switch him from left back to his preferred midfield role.He was part of the history-making squad that won the team its first major title, the Mozzart Bet Cup and qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time ever but he was unfortunate not to experience continental football due to a knee injury suffered in pre-season.Former Inter Milan midfielder Macdonald Mariga on how Harambee Stars can slay CameroonThe club has issued an update on his injury, weeks after going under the knife with the aim of finding a permanent solution “David Ambulu (Messi) underwent left knee meniscus surgery seven weeks ago and is currently in the rehabilitation phase with the medical team. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8387091##He has already gained full ROM and normal gait and he will continue working on regaining strength, mobility, and stability on the knee focusing on restoring full function,” read the club’s statement in part. However, Police FC fans will have to wait at least up to next year to have the former Mathare United man back to the field of play should his recovery go as planned.Masud Juma joins Harambee Stars training ahead of AFCON qualifier against Cameroon“He is progressing well and is expected to be fully integrated into team training by the end of December, assuming no setbacks occur in the recovery process,” end of statement.Coach Antony Kimani admitted to having missed the policeman after his side’s first CAF Confederation Cup game against Ethiopian Coffee but seems he will have to do without him for a long period.
