The worst fears for Samartex 1996 fans have been realized with the club confirming that Abubakari Siedu has undergone successful knee surgery.
The inform Striker suffered the injury in Samartex’s matchday 20 fixture against Aduana Stars at the Nsienkyire Sports Arena on March 5, 2023.
“Enterprising forward, Abubakar Seidu has underwent a successful knee surgery (Bucket Handle Tear), the club posted on their official social media platforms”.
Before the injury, the forward has featured 13 games and scored 5 goals in the ongoing Ghana Premier League season since joining the club last year from Ebusua Dwarfs.
Domesticsportsgh.com has exclusively gathered the striker will spend at least 3-5 months on the sidelines.
Bucket Handle Tear:
Is a serious knee injury in which the meniscus, a C-shaped wedge of cartilage in the knee joint, rips away from the back of the knee and flips forward like a bucket handle.
A bucket handle meniscus tear is one of the most serious kinds of meniscus tears, common injuries that cause pain, swelling, and limited mobility. While more difficult to recover from than other types, a bucket handle meniscus tear can be treated successfully.