Leon Kofana, the defender for the Solomon Islands and Rewa, has been diagnosed with a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury that will keep him out of action for approximately six weeks. The injury occurred during an international match against Hong Kong, China, last Thursday.
Initially, there were concerns that Kofana might have suffered a more severe anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, which could have sidelined him for at least six months. However, after evaluations by the team’s medical staff, it was determined that the injury was less serious, providing some relief to the team.
Kofana will miss the upcoming fixtures in the Digicel Fiji Premier League, but the revised diagnosis brings hope for a quicker recovery and his eventual return to the field.