Former Kaizer Chiefs striker opens up about devastating injury

A former Kaizer Chiefs striker has opened up about his devastating injury setback, describing it as the biggest of his career.

Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana was unlucky as he sustained an injury setback while representing his nation Burundi in the AFCON qualifiers against Cameroon last month.

The knee injury delayed the 25-year-old’s debut for his new team, Libyan powerhouse Al Ahli Benghazi.

He moved to North Africa on a free transfer after he was released by the Glamour Boys at the beginning of the current DStv Premiership season despite netting eight goals in 21 matches last campaign.

BONFILS-CALEB BIMENYIMANA ON HIS INJURY SETBACK

According to the goal poacher, this was his biggest injury setback ever in his career. However, he’s delighted that the surgery was a success. Now, focus shifts to recovering and getting back to the field of play better and stronger.

“Thanks to GOD! Surgery was successful today. A big relief that we have been able to get rid of this issue,” Bimenyimana posted on his Instagram account.

“It’s the biggest injury I’ve ever had. The journey will surely be long and painful. But I never give up, and I already think about coming back even strong, now focusing on the recovery.”

BONFILS-CALEB THANKS ALL THE PEOPLE WHO WERE WITH HIM THROUGHOUT THE INJURY

“I’m feeling incredibly grateful and blessed for the amazing doctors and the whole [medical] staff for taking care of me during the surgery. I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU.

“Also, a big shoutout to my incredible family and friends for their support. I’m so grateful to have you all in my life. See you soon on the field,” he added.

He will be looking to recover and return to playing. The 25-year-old had a difficult time in the DStv Premiership, spending only a season at Amakhosi.

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