Sharks winger ruled out for lengthy spell on the sidelines again

Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) outfit Kariobangi Sharks have been dealt a hammer blow in their title chasing playing unit following the news that pacy winger Patrick Ngunyi is set to be sidelined from action for a lengthy spell.

In an injury update provided by the club, Sharks revealed that Ngunyi is set to miss action for at least three months after undergoing surgery on a problematic knee injury that has consequently ruled out the midfielder from featuring in league games for the William Muluya coached side.

This is not the first time the midfielder has been forced to go under the knife for a correction procedure. Back in April 2021, Ngunyi underwent an arthroscopic surgery on a patellar tendonitis that he had developed.

“Patrick Ngunyi who had been diagnosed with patellar tendonitis underwent a successful athroscopy yesterday has been discharged today. We wish the speedy winger a quick recovery,” the club posted last year

He however managed to get back to the pitch in August after nearly five months out.

In the continued absence of Ngunyi, Sharks have continued to deploy Erick Mata and Julius Masaba on the wide positions.

Currently, Sharks are perched on second place on the log after their latest 3-0 win over Sofapaka in the last league outing helped them leapfrog Nairobi City Stars.

On the standings, the Muluya led side are only five points behind log leading Kakamega Homeboyz who have amassed 33 points from the opening sixteen games.