Coach Rulani Mokwena started his Algerian Ligue 1 journey with a draw in a weekend coach Bradley Carnell and Lyle Foster hit good strides for their respective clubs.
Mokwena’s MC Alger played out to a 0-0 draw against USM Alger in their 2025/26 season opening match. The enounter was played at the Stade Mustapha Tchaker on Sunday night.
In England, Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster opened his goal account for Burnley FC in their 3-2 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Josh Cullen put Manchester United ahead with an own goal after 27 minutes. But Foster equalised in the 55th minute.
Bryan Mbeumo restored Man United’s advantage and Altay Bayindir gave The Clarets a second equaliser but Bruno Fernandes then sealed Man United’s win via a late penalty.
In the England Championship, Luke Le Roux made a second half appearance as Portsmouth FC beat Preston 1-0 at the Fratton Park. He played 26 minutes on Saturday.
In Austria, former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Yusuf Maart played 85 minutes as SV Ried beat LASK 3-1 at Raiffeisen Arena on Saturday. His compatriot, Antonio Van Wyk was introdued as the second half of the match started to help the team win.
BRADLEY CARNELL, OLWETHU MAKHANYA HIT GOOD STRIDES IN THE MLS
In the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference, Bradley Carnell and his Philadelphia Union opened a five-point lead after beating contenders FC Cincinnati 1-0 at TQL Stadium on Sunday.
Philadelphia Union now have 57 points in 29 matches. However they finished the match, with one man down as Olwethu Makhanya was red-carded on the 60th minute.
In the Western Conference, Bongokuhle Hlongwane played the entire game as Minnesota United drew 1-1 with Portland FC at the Allienz Arena. The match was played on Sunday morning.
MOHAU NKOTA , ELIAS MOKWANA MAKE SAUDI PRO LEAGUE DEBUT
Former Sekhukhune United forward Elias Mokwana made his debut on Thursday for Al-Hazm as they drew 1-1 at the Dhamak Club Stadium. He played for 18 minutes and received a yellow card on his maiden appearance.
Meanwhile ex-Orlando Pirates star Mohau Nkota scored on his Al-Ettifaq FC debut in the Saudi Pro League. He scored the first goal as Al-Ettifaq FC beat Al Kholood 2-1 in the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League season opening match. The match was played at the Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium on Thursday night.
In the Norway, defender Samukele Kabini played the entire match as Molde FK beat Tromso 2-0 at the Aker Stadion on Sunday. Moreso, in Denmark Gift Links played the entire match as AGF beat Fredericia 4-1 on Sunday. The match was played at the Ceres Park Vejlby.
Furthermore, Luther Singh played for 76 minutes as AEL Limassol beat Olympiakos 2-0 at the Alphamega Stadium on Sunday.
In Romania, defender Siyabonga Ngezana played the entire match as his FCSB staged a massive comeback. They came back from behind to draw 2-2 with CFR Cluj at the Dr Constantin Rădulescu Stadium on Sunday night.
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