AFC Leopards have suffered a major setback in their quest to quench their 29-year league title drought after Samuel Mbaja Semo and Eric Namaaan Balecho were ruled out with injuries.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLeft-back Semo sustained a hamstring injury during Ingwe's goalless draw against Shabana FC at Nyayo National Stadium a fortnight ago. The defender has since begun his recovery, with the club confirming that he is expected to be sidelined for the next two weeks.Late-night call that propelled Michael Olunga's career to stardomIn a statement, AFC Leopards said: "The left back sustained a hamstring injury during our League encounter against Shabana FC at Nyayo Stadium. He is currently undergoing recovery and is expected to be sidelined for the next two weeks."However, the bigger concern for Ingwe is the injury to winger Eric Namaaan Balecho, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during their league encounter against Mara Sugar FC at William Ole Ntimama Stadium in Narok.##NAJAVA_MECA_10087375##The former Bandari player was introduced as a second-half substitute before sustaining the injury, with the club indicating that his recovery will keep him out for an extended period."Eric Namaaan Balecho sustained an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury during our match against Mara Sugar FC at Narok after coming on as a second-half substitute. Price and where to buy Bayern vs Ajax tickets set for Talanta StadiumHe is currently undergoing assessment and recovery, with his return to action expected to take some time," the club added.Balecho's return is now expected in 2027, dealing a significant blow to the club's plans for the remainder of the campaign.
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Ingwe will have to navigate the coming fixtures without the duo as they seek to keep pace with league leaders Gor Mahia in their pursuit of a 13th league title.
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