Lengthy spell out for Pasuwa

Curtworth Masango

Zimpapers Sports Hub

KWEKWE United midfielder Kenneth Pasuwa is facing a long recovery period after suffering a devastating ligament injury against CAPS United that will now side-line him from Premiership action for the rest of the season.

Pasuwa, son of Malawi coach Kalisto Pasuwa, underwent successful surgery last week and is now expected to be out for nine months.

He is due to begin rehabilitation in six months.

The former Nyasa Big Bullets midfielder is slowly working his way back to full fitness and has already begun planning his cardio work in the gym to ensure a strong comeback.

But as he works on his recovery path, Pasuwa will probably curse the injury that has disrupted a potential transfer to the ailing Premiership giants Dynamos, which seemed imminent before the set-back.

Pasuwa had been attracting interest from several clubs, showcasing his skills as one of Zimbabwe’s top box-to-box midfielders.

Despite the setback, Pasuwa is determined to return stronger and has set high standards for himself.

He’s focused on his rehabilitation and is eager to reignite his ascent to the top.

The 26-year-old midfielder, who has also played for a number of clubs in and out of Zimbabwe since graduating from Aces Youth Academy.

He had only recently cemented his reputation as one of Zimbabwe’s top box-to-box midfielders before the injury struck.

His rise had attracted interest from several clubs, including a struggling Dynamos side, a move on the mid-transfer window looked imminent but has now been disrupted by the lengthy lay-off.

His journey to prominence hasn’t been straightforward.

After early promise, he had stints with Black Rhinos, GreenFuel and Sheasham.

In 2020, Pasuwa was on the verge of joining CAPS United before the Covid-19 pandemic struck in the country and around the world and football was put on hold.

He later revived his career with a successful spell at Malawi’s Nyasa Big Bullets, who were under his father’s guidance.

“When I joined Kwekwe, I came back a different player, more experienced, more determined.

“The feedback has been incredible, and I was ready to dominate. Now, my focus is on coming back stronger.

“I won’t sit idle, I’m already planning my cardio work in the gym. I set high standards for myself, and I intend to meet them again,’’ Pasuwa said.

Initially, Pasuwa had envisioned his return to Zimbabwe as a brief stop before securing another move outside the country.

“My plan was to come here and play for a few months and try to secure a move outside the country,” he said.

But with his career temporarily paused, his sights are now firmly set on a powerful comeback, one that could reignite his ascent to the top where he believes he is destined for.