Bandari FC’s new signing Mohamed ‘Mudiga’ Abeid has undergone surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.The attacker had just joined the Dockers on a permanent deal from Coastal Heroes after a successful loan stint last season and was looking forward to a successful stay with the Mombasa-based FKF Premier League side.However, an injury picked during a friendly match against Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) football team that was preparing for the KECOSO games last month resulted in the youngster going under the knife. He underwent the procedure last week at a hospital in Mombasa.𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗗Tumefanya mabadiliko ya unahodha. Kipa Michael Wanyika amekabidhiwa mikoba ya uongozi msimu huu, atasaidiana na beki Andrew Juma na kiungo mshambuliaji Abdallah Hassan.#BandariNiYetu pic.twitter.com/6Ozlcs17kB— Bandari Football Club (@BandariOfficial) September 15, 2022 The player admitted that the injury setback had saddened him but is keen on bouncing back from the injury.”I am saddened by this injury but God willing, I’ll return to the field with a bang when I recover fully,” he told the Nation.Coach Anthony Kimani did not give the exact duration that the player will be out but believes that he will be sidelined for a minimum of six months.“The doctor will be in a better position to explain the period the footballer will be out of action but it will not be less than six months,” said Kimani.According to mayoclinic.org, a successful ACL reconstruction paired with focused rehabilitation can usually restore stability and function to your knee. Within the first few weeks after surgery, the athlete should strive to regain a range of motion equal to that of his or her opposite knee. Recovery generally takes about nine months. It may take eight to 12 months or more before athletes can return to their sports.Baron Oketch: Tanzanian League not better than the KPL
