Simba attacking midfielder Joshua Mutale is expected to be out of the field for about two weeks after tearing his thigh muscles
Mutale got the injuries in the first game of the premier league against Tabora United played last Sunday, at the KMC Compex stadium
In that game Simba emerged with a 3-0 victory and climbed to the top of the league
Simba Information and Communications Manager Ahmed Ali has confirmed Mutale will not be part of the squad that will face Fountain Gate in the next Premier League game on Sunday
"It is true that Mutale suffered injuries in the game against Tabora United, they were not very serious injuries but we will definitely miss him in our next game against Fountain Gate," said Ahmed
The third statement after the examination of Mutale's injury, has indicated that the star could be out for up to two weeks
The good news is that Mutale will return to the squad on time because after the second opening league matches there will be a two-week break to pass the FIFA calendar followed by the first round matches of CAF CL and CAF CC Simba with a high possibility of to face Al Ahly Tripoli first leg match September 13-15 2024
