Ulinzi Stars goalkeeper Stephen Ochieng’ has been ruled out for the remainder of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League season the club has confirmed.
In a statement on their social portals, the shot-stopper suffered a posterior cruciate ligament tear during a match against Bidco United on November 5, sidelining and will be out for some time.
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“Goalkeeper Ochieng Stephen will be sidelined for the remainder of the season after sustaining a posterior cruciate ligament tear during our Match against Bidco FC last November,” the club statement said.
In the absence of Ochieng, the soldiers are expected to slot Michael Wanyika as his permanent replacement while veteran James Saruni will be his back option on the bench.
The Anthony Kimaniβs side who are currently positioned 11th in the league with 17 points from 16 matches will be facing AFC Leopards in their next match.
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