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Ulinzi handed a timely boost with the return of Saruni

Reading Time: 2min | Wed. 23.02.22. | 14:31

The goalkeeper has missed five games this season but has still managed five clean sheets

Ulinzi Stars have been handed a shot in the arm with the return of skipper James Saruni from injury ahead of their Football Kenya Federation Premier League clash against KCB at A.S.K Grounds, Nakuru on Saturday.

The reigning golden glove winner missed the barren draw against Tusker in midweek last week with an injury and off-season signing Stephen Ochieng' took his position between the sticks.

Through their social media pages, the club confirmed the return of the dependable goalkeeper to first-team training, and it remains to be seen whether he will earn his spot back to the team immediately or Ochieng' will be given the nod once again.

Saruni has missed from the side in three different instances, twice through injury and once when he was away on compassionate leave, and as a result, has missed five matches for the Soldiers this season.

The Soldiers have managed eight clean sheets, three of those coming from the former Mathare United custodian in his five appearances for the side while the other five have been kept by Saruni in his 12 appearances.

KCB won 2-0 in the reverse fixture at Nairobi and the Benjamin Nyangweso charges have a tough task considering KCB's positioning on the log as opposed to theirs.

However, enjoying home advantage could come as a big advantage to Ulinzi who hope to salvage their season and near the top half of the table.



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