Giants AFC Leopards have been handed a major boost to their title race with the return of four influential players from injury.Ingwe, had been hit by an injury crisis over the last two months, forcing coach Fred Ambani to turn to his fringe players.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAmbani can now afford a smile after the return of vice captain Kayci Odhiambo, his defensive partner Emmanuel Lwangu, goalkeeper Humphrey Katasi, and winger Julius Masaba.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684877##Odhiambo, a central defender who can also slot in midfield, had been out nursing a foot injury.Lwangu, on the other hand, had been nursing an ankle injury that got worse during their 4-1 loss to Mathare United.Fast-rising Kenyan coach lands deal with Djibouti national youth teamsFirst-choice goalkeeper Katasi, on his part, limped off the teamβs 1-0 defeat to KCB on 26 February due to a hamstring injury.Ugandan James Ssetuba has been doing business in between the sticks since then.Former Kariobangi Sharks winger Masaba is, in the meantime, back after recovering from a knee injury.STARS ABROAD:Abuya features as Yanga run riot in six-star display over Mbeya CityThe four players were part of Ingwe friendly matches against Lavington Sportiff and National Super League (NSL) side 3K FC, getting crucial minutes under their belts.However, while Odhiambo, Lwangu and Katasi are in contention to start Ingweβs next match against Police FC on Saturday, 18 April at the Nyayo National Stadium, Masaba will be subjected to a late fitness test to determine his suitability for the match.
72