Times Of Swaziland: HOPE FOR ‘MEGA’ AMID VISION LOSS

HOPE FOR ‘MEGA’ AMID VISION LOSS
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Ntombikayise Gwebu on 11/11/2024 13:54:00


MANZINI – Capital Highlanders defender Melusi ‘Mega’ Magagula is clinging
to a flicker of hope as he grapples with vision impairment.
He was present alongside over 3 000 passionate football fans during the derby
clash held at Mavuso Sports Centre, yesterday. Two unanswered goals secured
another victory for Swallows, granting them the bragging rights over their
rivals. Magagula wore sunglasses and was accompanied by family members, who
assisted him as he left the pitch following the match. Now, over 40 days later,
he still cannot see. However, he has accepted his situation and expressed
optimism that there may be a twist of fate.
“I am not able to see yet, but I wanted to be with my friends and offer them
my support. There has been some improvement; my eyes are now slightly open,
whereas they were tightly shut earlier. The doctors have indicated that there is
a chance I will regain my sight one day, and I genuinely believe that. I feel
saddened that the derby match came at a time when I am facing these
difficulties,” he shared. The football community continues to fervently pray
for the swift recovery of the injured defender.
Injury
Magagula sustained a serious injury during a match against Royal Leopard at the
KaLanga Technical Centre over a month ago, leaving his team and supporters in
shock and concern.
The Edwin Matsebula-led side emerged victorious in that match, winning 2-0.
Recent results from his Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans revealed a
shocking finding. Despite Magagula’s ongoing vision problems, the scans showed
no damage to his eyes, leaving both medical professionals and Magagula himself
perplexed.
This MRI was conducted, early last month, and reportedly cost around E15 000.
MRI scans are a non-invasive diagnostic imaging technique that uses radio waves
and a strong magnetic field to generate detailed images of the body’s
interior.Meanwhile, experts suggest that some vision loss may still be
reversible after a month, depending on the underlying cause.