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Lincoln City captain Tendayi Darikwa out for season with knee injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:24 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Lincoln City captain Tendayi Darikwa out for season with knee injury
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Tendayi Darikwa, captain of Lincoln City, will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. The injury occurred during the first half of Lincoln's recent 3-1 home loss to Portsmouth. The 34-year-old defender, who has played a key role for the team, is set to undergo surgery. Last season, his leadership helped the club secure promotion to the Championship after a 65-year absence. Lincoln City plans to support Darikwa throughout his rehabilitation process.

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  • •Darikwa suffered the injury in the first half against Portsmouth.
  • •He has played 104 matches for Lincoln since his transfer in 2024.
  • •Lincoln City captain helped lead the team to the League One title last season.
  • •The club will provide support during his rehabilitation process.
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Lincoln City captain Tendayi Darikwa is ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate knee ligament.

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