AFC Leopards have received a boost ahead of this weekend’s Mashemeji Derby following the return of Brian Wanyama from injury.Wanyama missed the last two matches against Nzoia Sugar and Western Stima after picking a knee injury during their 2-0 loss to Tusker two weeks ago.The second leg revelation had established himself as a pillar in the midfield before the setback which saw him undergo a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to allay fears of a possible lengthy stay on the sideline.His return has proven timely as coach Patrick Aussems had from time to time complained on having a lean squad thanks to injuries and the absence of three players who have been with the national U23 team in Ethiopia.Exclusive: One on one with AFC Leopards’ latest revelation Brian Wanyama https://t.co/BgoFJ6cktg via @MozzartSportKe— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) July 9, 2021 Wanyama who made his bow for the club last month revealed that he had began training on Tuesday and was ready for his second Mashemeji Derby game having clocked full time in the FKF Cup loss suffered in the hands of their nemesis early this month.”I am back to the team after two weeks out. I resumed training on Tuesday after the doctor cleared me and I am looking forward to my second appearance in the derby this weekend,” he said.The last time Ingwe celebrated a win in this fixture was back in 2016 when coach Ivan Minnaert masterminded a 1-0 win over the defending champions to end their then 35-game run without a defeat.Brian Wanyama made his AFC Leopards debut on Wednesday against Kariobangi Sharks and today he starts in the derby, his biggest football career match.Good luck young man. pic.twitter.com/cN8O0GRWsi— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) July 4, 2021 Ahead of the game, Wanyama is confident that they will capitalize on their opponents woeful performance to give Leopards fans something to smile about.Gor have not bagged maximum points in their last seven league matches and face a side which has two of their senior players back after missing a couple of games over contractual feud.” I feel this is our time to roar again in this fixture. We have been waiting for a win for years and going by the way our opponents have been performing recently, advantage is on our side. I have played in this fixture before and I am certain if we take our chances, we will carry the day, ” he added.
