Gor Mahia suffer second injury blow amid tight title race
The twin blows arrive at a delicate moment in the title race as the Charles Akonnor-coached side aim to win their record 22nd league title after a rare trophyless campaign last season
FKF Premier League table toppers Gor Mahia have been dealt yet another injury setback in their quest for domestic glory after influential midfielder Lawrence Juma was ruled out of action.
The former Sofapaka captain has suffered a fresh injury barely five weeks after recovering from a groin problem, compounding concerns within the K’Ogalo camp at a critical stage of the
In an official update posted on the club’s social media platforms just hours before their rescheduled mid-week match against Posta Rangers, which ended in a 1-1 stalemate, the club confirmed the injury blow.
“TEAM NEWS: Lawrence Juma is sidelined for today’s match due to injury sustained; we wish him a quick recovery,” read the club statement.
While the 21-time league champions stopped short of revealing the full extent of the injury, a quick follow-up by Mozzart Sport established that the midfielder is expected to spend close to a month on the sidelines as he undergoes rehabilitation.
“It’s a devastating setback for me, especially as I was gradually getting my rhythm back,” Juma disclosed. “I will be out for about a month as I focus on recovery.”
