Tusker will be forced to do without the services of Ryan Ogam for a longer period, as the leading goal scorer in the season underwent surgery.Ogam had been feeling some discomfort in his knee that got the better of him in Tusker’s 1-1 draw with Shabana on 26 February 2025, where he was substituted at half time.Tusker, through their social media accounts, announced that Ogam had suffered a meniscus tear that could rule him out for the remainder of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8814245##“Wishing a quick recovery to our top scorer Ryan Wesley Ogam, who has undergone a minor procedure for a meniscus tear.Quick recovery, Rayo, we can’t wait to have you back!,” read a statement on X (formerly Twitter) account.Before the unfortunate struck, Ogam was on top of his game at Tusker, scoring 15 goals in the first leg of the season.Taiwo Atieno urges Tottenham Hotspur fullback to play for Harambee StarsDespite failing to find the back of the net in the first four matches of the second leg and being sidelined as well, Ogam still tops the league’s scorer’s chart.Kakamega Homeboyz’s Moses Shumah is poised to take control of the race for the ‘Golden Boot’, as he trails Ogam by two goals.Ogam’s injury is certainly a huge blow to Tusker’s title chances, as they have to rely on youngster David Polepole.Gor Mahia coach desperate for Benson Omala’s scoring instinctsOgam was subject of a transfer saga between Tusker and Algerian Club USM Alger in January, but the deal did not sail through.Alger unsuccessfully attempted to activate Ogam’s USD 30,000 (approximately Ksh 3.9 million) release clause, as Tusker stood their ground.Swedish club Ostersunds FK also tried to sign the former Rainbow FC midfielder, but failed to meet the valuation set up by Tusker.Ogam will hope to shake off the injury within the schedule to feature in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) set for August 2025.
