Masud extends hot streak in Saudi as Marcelo's AIK finally secure victory

Eric "Marcelo" Ouma(Left) Michael Olunga (Centre) and Masoud Juma.

STARS ABROAD Masud extends hot streak in Saudi as Marcelo's AIK finally secure victory

Mark Kinyanjui 14:30 - 17.04.2023

A round up of how Kenyan-based footballers fared over the weekend.

Kenyan stars abroad were in action for their respective clubs over the weekend as they continued to prove their worth in helping their teams achieve their long-term objectives.

Joash Onyango’s Simba were on form as they brushed aside bitter rivals Yanga in the classic Kariakoo derby on Sunday, which will give his side some confidence ahead of their tough CAF Champions League encounter with Wydad Casablanca.

Michael Olunga was unable to help his side, Al Duhal, get one over Al-Ghrafa. It means his side remains in second place, just one point behind leaders Al-Saad.

In Sweden, Eric Marcelo Ouma’s AIK finally got their first win of the season, after losing their opening two games to give them a valuable three points. The left wing-back was in fair form for his side, completing four of his five attempted dribbles moving forwards and winning 10 of his 11 ground duels defensively.

In Norway, Alfred Scrivren was unable to help IL Hødd gain all three points against Skeid FC in a 1-1 draw at the Notre Assen stadium.

In Saudi Arabia, Masud Juma’s hot goalscoring form continued, as he scored his fouth goal in three matches on Saturday in a 2-2- draw against First Division leaders Al-Ahli Saudi, giving them a point but denting their hopes of trying to get into the promotion places.

Joseph Crouch Okumu's Gent could only accumulate a point against KV Mechelen on Sunday. Even so, he had a good individual performance in the middle of the back three, looking tidy in possession, as he successfully brought the ball out from the back once and resolute defensively, making five interceptions.

Centre-back Collins Sichenje, who recently completed a loan move to Finnish side KuPs from AIK, came on as a substitute as the side drew 0-0 with KTP, helping them collect their first point of the season.

Newly capped, Danish-born defender Daniel Anyembe played 73 minutes at right back for his side Viborg FF as they lost to league leaders,FC Copenhagen 2-1. He made three tackles and won four of his six ground duels yesterday.