Cyprus-based winger Luther Singh recorded his 13th assist for AEL Limassol this season, in another low-key weekend for SA stars abroad.
Former Kaizer Chiefs centre-back Siyabonga Ngezana put up a masterclass in Romania as FCSB beat Rapid Bucureศti on Sunday night at the Giuleศti Stadium. They won 2-1.
In Algeria, Khanyisa Mayo played 74 minutes on Saturday as CR Belouizdad edged ES Mostaganem 3-2. The match was played at the Stade Nelson Mandela. In addition, Mayo has scored four goals in 21 games for the 2024/25 Algerian Ligue 1 title contenders.
In Tunisia, Elias Mokwana was not in the team as Esperance beat CS Hammam-Lif 4-0 in the Tunisian Cup Round of 16. The match was at the Stade Bou Kornine. Mokwana has scored five goals in 30 matches across all competitions this campaign.
In Morocco, SA stars Thembinkosi Lorch and Cassius Mailula were in the Wydad AC’s starting team that drew 1-1 with OC Safi on Wednesday. The match was played at the Stade El Massira. Rulani Mokwena was in charge despite reports stating that he had been sacked.
SA COACH BRADLEY CARNELL KEEPS WINNING MOMENTUM
In the MLS Eastern Conference, Bradley Carnell and his Philadelphia Union earned their second consecutive win against DC United at Subaru Park on Saturday. Olwethu Makhanya was a second-half substitute as he played nine minutes in the 3-0 victory. They have now collected 19 points in 10 matches. In addition, they are third on the log table.
In addition, Bongokuhle Hlongwane’s Minnesota United FC suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Vancouver at the Allianz Field on Sunday. Hlongwane played 84 minutes before being substituted. Despite the defeat, Minnesota United remain in third position with 16 points after 10 matches.
Ex-Stellenbosch FC attacker Antonio Van Wyk played 30 minutes on Sunday morning as his SV Reid lost 2-1 to Kapfenberger at the Franz Fekete Stadium.
On the other hand, Gift Links featured for 85 minutes as his side, Aarhus Gymnastikforening lost 3-1 to Copenhagen. The match was staged at the Ceres Park Vejlby on Sunday. In this case, Links was yellow-carded.
Furthermore, Singh recorded his 13th assist of the season in 28 appearances, albeit in AEL Limassol’s 3-1 defeat to Anorthosis on Friday. The match was played at the Alphamega Stadium. Singh continues to knock on Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana door with fine performances in Cyprus.
PERCY TAU’S SEARCH FOR GOALS IN QATAR CONTINUES
In addition, Percy Tau was not in action this weekend. His Qatar SC will face Al Ahli Doha on Sunday, 4th of May in the Emir Cup. The match will be played at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.
In the Israeli Premier League, Rushine De Reuck was not in the Maccabi Petah Tikva squad that drew 0-0 with Hapoel Jerusalem. The match was played at the Teddy Stadium on Saturday. De Reuck has been conspicuous by his absence.
And, Bafana Bafana forward Lyle Foster remains on the sidelines due to injury. His team, Burnley FC, beat QPR 4-0 in a match that was played at the Loftus Road stadium on Saturday. Burnley sealed their promotion back to the English Premier League last week.
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