Harambee Stars defender Brian Mandela will undergo surgery on his knee in France on Wednesday.
Mandela will then join his teammates on Thursday in Cairo as they prepare to kick-off their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) campaign on June 23. The experienced player is expected to play a motivational role behind the scenes for his teammates.
Mandela suffered a Meniscus tear during Harambee Stars camp in Paris, France that subsequently ruled him out of the tournament. Head coach Sebastien Migne accepted Mandela's injury and claimed it was a huge blow for him and the team.