AFC Leopards defender Tedian Esilaba has been ruled until an unknown date after undergoing knee surgery to correct a problem with his anterior cruciate ligament.
The defender has been doing well for the 13-time league champions and prior to his injury, he had managed to break into the first team.
Ingwe team manager Tom Juma has confirmed the centre-back is set to be out of action for a long period, with no return date set at the moment.
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"This is a massive blow for the player because he was developing well at the club," Juma told Goal on Friday.