FKF Premier League side Mathare United have confirmed that midfielder Boaz Maeri has torn the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his right leg, an injury that will keep him out of action for at least nine months, bringing a premature end to his season.The former Nairobi United player was making his debut in the top tier this season after helping the Slum Boys gain promotion. However, his season has come to a halt after tearing his ACL, an injury that will likely force coach John Kamau to reinforce the team during the mid-season transfer window.##NAJAVA_MECA_8511246##The club released a statement confirming they will be without the midfielder for the rest of the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season.“We can now confirm that Boaz Maeri suffered an ACL tear in his right knee during training and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season,” read part of the statement.“It is an unfortunate end to his debut Premier League campaign, but we know he will come back much stronger. Focus on your recovery now, Boaz.”AFC Leopards coach urges fans to set aside title aspirationsOn a more positive note, the club announced that midfielder Geoffrey Ochieng, who has not featured this season due to a meniscus issue sustained last season while the team was in the second tier, is nearing his comeback.“On a positive note, Geoffrey Ochieng is gradually getting closer to returning to the pitch. The midfielder has been sidelined since the tail end of last season with a meniscus issue,” the statement added.“Ochieng, one of the longest-serving players in the squad, has gradually eased back into full training this week.”John Kamau’s team is currently sixth on the log with 11 points after eight rounds of league matches. Their next fixture is an away match against struggling Posta Rangers.Slum Boys’ Imbuye opens up on facing former employer Posta Rangers
