Harambee Stars midfielder Duke Abuya is facing two to three weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a foot injury during Young Africans SC’s 2-1 defeat to Simba SC in Saturday’s Kariakoo Derby.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsYanga spokesperson Ali Kamwe confirmed the initial recovery timeline on Tuesday, revealing that the midfielder was still experiencing pain and undergoing further medical examinations to determine the extent of the injury.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027773##“Overall, all our players are in good condition. However, our player Duke Abuya picked up an injury during the Kariakoo Derby against Simba SC,” he said during a press conference on Tuesday morning.Kamwe explained that the injury initially appeared routine but had continued to trouble the Kenya international, prompting further tests. The team doctor’s preliminary assessment suggests he could be out for two to three weeks.“At first glance, the injury may have appeared to be a routine football injury. However, it has continued to cause him pain, and he is currently undergoing further tests to establish the extent of the injury.AFC Leopards captain keen to rectify mistake that cost Ingwe league title“According to our team doctor’s preliminary report, Abuya could be sidelined for two to three weeks. This is an initial assessment, and we will continue to monitor his progress based on the test results and the doctors’ evaluation,” Kamwe said.Abuya sustained the injury in the 25th minute of the derby and was forced off, leaving Yanga to reorganise their midfield against their fierce rivals.Head coach Manqoba Mngqithi later acknowledged that the midfielder’s early departure disrupted his side’s rhythm, arguing that the substitution marked a turning point in the contest.##NAJAVA_MECA_10028713##“Unfortunately, we lost Duke, and I think that’s where the game changed. He is a very important player on our team, and in my opinion, the game was lost from that substitution of Duke because our midfield was very strong.The team was playing very well, but unfortunately, when you lose such a key figure so early in the game, you have to dig very deep,” Mngqithi said.The projected recovery period puts Abuya in doubt for Yanga’s upcoming CAF Champions League fixtures against Madagascar’s CFF Andoharanofotsy. The midfielder is likely to miss Saturday’s first leg as well as the return leg scheduled for Wednesday next week.Gor Mahia bank millions in ticket sales after first-night game in over a decadeHe could also be unavailable for four domestic league matches against Dodoma Jiji, TRA United, Mashujaa and Kagera Sugar, depending on his recovery progress.Yanga will continue to assess the midfielder’s condition, with his eventual return to action subject to further medical evaluations.Talanta Stadium confirmed for first major international sporting event