Getaneh Kebede is hoping to recover before the crucial World Cup playoff return match against Nigeria in Calabar on November 16.
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The highly rated striker who missed the 1-2 loss to Nigeria in the first leg in Addis Abab last Sunday was optimistic he will be in fine shape to help his team in the do or die encounter.
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Getaneh further alluded to the fact that his doctors had given him one month to make a full recovery.
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"I am glad am recuperating well from my ankle injury and my doctors have given me one month to recover fully. I felt so bad to miss out in the Nigerian game but that is life as this injuries can happen to any players. I however gave the team moral support and now i am looking forward to the return match in Calabar where i hope to have regained my fitness."
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"My recovery is going on well with physiotherapy and a lot of gym work. I believe despite the loss to Nigeria we can still make amends and get a win in Calabar as they are beatable as long as you plan well," Getaneh told supertsport.com.
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Getaneh who has been with his team mates in camp returned to South Africa to join his club Bidvest Wits.