Stéphane Bahoken’s season with Kayserispor has come to a premature end after the Cameroonian international sustained a serious Achilles tendon injury during the club’s recent league fixture.
The 33-year-old forward ruptured the tendon in his right foot during Matchday 31 against Kasimpasa. Following initial medical assessments, an MRI scan conducted on Monday confirmed the extent of the damage.
Club sources have confirmed that surgery is scheduled in the coming days, ruling the striker out for the remainder of the campaign.
The injury comes as a major setback for Kayserispor, who are preparing for the final stretch of the Turkish Super Lig season with seven matches left to play. Bahoken’s absence deprives the team of an experienced attacking presence at a time when every point is crucial.
Signed at the beginning of the season, Bahoken has had a moderate campaign in Kayseri. He made 21 league appearances for the club, registering five goals and two assists in the process.
Though not prolific, his physical presence, experience, and hold-up play made him a key figure in Kayserispor’s attacking setup.
His departure from the starting lineup is expected to have a significant impact on the team’s ability to maintain attacking pressure, particularly in matches that demand resilience and veteran leadership.
For a side battling to stay clear of the drop zone, losing a player of Bahoken’s calibre and experience is a blow that could affect both morale and tactical stability.
Bahoken, who previously featured in Ligue 1 with Angers, had hoped to use this season as a platform to reignite his career in Turkish football.
The injury not only halts his momentum but also raises concerns about the long-term implications for a player in his thirties recovering from such a physically demanding setback.
Kayserispor’s medical team is now focused on ensuring the striker receives the best possible treatment and rehabilitation in the coming months.
While no exact timeline has been given for his return, the club is hopeful he will regain full fitness ahead of the next season.
The loss of Bahoken means coach Burak Yılmaz will need to look for alternatives in the squad to fill the void left in the attack.
Whether that comes in the form of a tactical reshuffle or increased responsibility for younger squad members remains to be seen.
As the team continues to fight for survival in the Turkish top flight, the absence of their Cameroonian frontman serves as a reminder of the fine margins that often define the course of a season.
