HOPE FOR ‘MEGA’ AMID VISION LOSS
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.
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