Dar forward returns toboost TuskerFC title charge in FKF PremierLeague

22Apr 2023
Nassir Nchimbi
The Guardian
Dar forward returns toboost TuskerFC title charge in FKF PremierLeague

KENYA Premier League side, Tusker FC, has been handed a massive boost ahead of the title run-in, given striker Ibrahim Joshua, who had been out of action for two months with a knee injury, is now back in training.

Tusker FC striker, Tanzanian Ibrahim Joshua.

The Tanzanian international has struggled with injuries this campaign. He picked up an injury in the opening game of the season against the Kakamega Homeboyz at the Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega.

He returned in January, and weeks later he suffered another setback.

The Brewers, who stood to top the standings on Wednesday with a win against Wazito FC at the Ruaraka grounds, will be hoping to have Joshua fit for the remainder of the season. He returned to training on Monday.

In an earlier interview, Tusker FC coach Robert Matano disclosed that he will have Joshua and the other players like Shami Mwinyi, Deogratious Ojok, and David Majak, among others that have come out of injury layoff, back soon.

Matano said: "On injuries, things are looking good, we have players coming back soon. Joshua is coming back, and Ojok is not far away either... most of the players that were injured will be available soon."

The tactician further revealed that defender Boniface Onyango will be out for longer.

The utility man underwent knee surgery in February and has not featured for FKF Premier League defending champions ever since.

"Only Boniface Onyango will be out for longer, he still has around two more months to recover from injury," he added.

Defending champions are high riding and gunning to fully take advantage of Gor Mahia's misfortune and roar back to the top of the table when they face Wazito FC.

The brewers who are a point behind Gor Mahia, alias 'K'Ogalo', with a game to spare will certainly dislodge the record 19-time Kenyan Premier League champions from the helm with a win over strugglers Wazito FC.

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