Sofapaka head coach David Ouma sweating over the fitness of seven players

With the Football Kenya Federation Premier League season set to kick off later in the month, Sofapaka head coach David Ouma is praying that seven of his key players will pas the fitness tests on time.

According to the club, seven players are battling various injuries although a good number of them are expected to resume training next week.

Roy Okal - ankle sprain

The combative midfielder suffered an ankle sprain during the buildup match against KCB and has been sidelined for the last two weeks. He has been on medication and is expected to be back before the season starts.

Kevin Omondi - groin

The custodian has been out for three weeks after sustaining a groin injury during one of the training sessions. He has been undergoing rehabilitation, and he is expected to be ready when the league starts.

Joe Waithira - Lumbus spine

Waithera became the latest to join the injury list; he sustained a Lumbus spine injury during Tuesday’s training session. He is expected to be back in a week’s time.

Maqbul Ocholla - groin

The youngster who joined the team in August was unlucky in one of the training sessions, as he picked up a groin injury. The midfielder, who has been out for a month, has been continuing with rehabilitation and is expected to be back to full training in a month’s time.

Alex Imbusia - knee

The winger suffered a knock on his left leg during a Nairobi City Stars practice match, and it returned during practice. He is set to be back in a fortnight.

Titus Achesa - Achilles tendon

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Captain Achesa suffered a tendon achilles injury during the KCB friendly match. He has been on the sidelines for the past three weeks, and he’s expected to be back in group training in the next two weeks.

Nixon Omondi - Segment fracture

Defender Omondi sustained a segmental fracture on his left foot. He is expected to join group training in about three weeks.