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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Kisumu AllStarlets have suffered a blow as dynamic midfielder Cynthia Akinyi faces a lengthy layoff with a knee injury sustained over the weekend.<\/p>\n

Akinyi was withdrawn against Gaspo Women, a match that ended 1-1 at the Moi Stadium, Kisumu on Sunday. In an exclusive interview, the all-action midfielder revealed her worst fears.<\/p>\n

“It was a dangerous tackle that caught my shin on the right leg unexpectedly but that is what we have to cope with as sportsmen and women. The initial diagnosis is that I might be out for six months but I hope to bounce back stronger,” said Akinyi.<\/p>\n

“It was my first major injury. My season could be over but my fingers are crossed that I’ll be able to play again this season.”<\/p>\n

Kisumu coach Juma Said indicated on Sunday after the match that he expected the player to be out for two months.<\/p>\n

Akinyi has been a mainstay in the lakeside team since joining them in 2015 from Nyakach Girls High School. The 22-year-old, who had played every minute in the league this season prior to the injury, hopes to begin rehabilitation in June.<\/p>\n

“By June I should be able to return to light training but it all depends on the recovery process,” she said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the race for the golden boot award is already hotting up just six matches into the 2022\/23 season WPL season.<\/p>\n

Maureen Achieng (Thika Queens) and Zetech Sparks’ Puren Alekwe are joint top scorers with five goals. Elizabeth Muteshi ( Nakuru City Queens), Vihiga’s Janet Moraa as well as Wendy Atieno (Thika), have three goals each.<\/p>\n

The duo of Melon Mulindi (Nakuru) and Anita Namata (Vihiga) boast of two goals apiece.<\/p>\n

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