Gift Links and Mihlali Mayambela were on target for their respective clubs over the weekend, as Rulani Mokwena’s dominance continued in Algeria.
Gift Links scored AGF’s second goal in a 3‑1 Danish Cup quarter‑final victory over Odense Boldklub at Ceres Park in Aarhus on Sunday. He scored in the 45th minute, giving his team a 2‑1 lead at half-time, and the win was secured when Felix Beijmo netted in injury time.
In the Cypriot First Division, Mihlali Mayambela scored a stoppage‑time goal as Aris Limassol beat Apollon 2‑0 at the Alphamega Stadium on Sunday night, playing the full 90 minutes. Meanwhile, Luther Singh was on the pitch for the entire match as AEL Limassol drew 0‑0 with Olympiakos at the GSP Stadium on the same day.
Ime Okon also featured for the full 90 minutes, helping Hannover 96 to a 0‑0 draw against VfL Bochum in the German 2. Bundesliga at the HDI‑Arena on Saturday.
In addition, Lyle Foster lasted 62 minutes for Burnley, but Scott Parker’s side suffered a seventh consecutive defeat, losing 3‑2 to Fulham at Turf Moor on Saturday. Luke Le Roux was an unused substitute as Portsmouth FC recorded a 2‑1 victory over Blackburn at Fratton Park on Saturday.
RULANI MOKWENA’S GOOD STRIDES CONTINUE IN ALGERIA
Coach Rulani Mokwena helped MC Alger advance to the round of 16 of the Coupe d’Algérie after beating USM Khenchela 2‑1 on Saturday night.
Furthermore, Cassius Mailula made his first start for KV Kortrijk and played 71 minutes in a 1‑0 Belgian Challenger Pro League win over RFC Seraing at the Guldensporenstadion on Saturday.
Ethan Brooks endured a difficult day, being forced off in the 37th minute due to an injury as his side, Panserraikos, were convincingly beaten 3‑0 by OFI Crete in the Greek Super League at the Pagritio Stadium on Saturday.
Ranga Chivaviro completed the full 90 minutes for Al‑Adalah in their 1‑1 draw with Al‑Batin in the Saudi Arabia First Division at the Al‑Batin Club Stadium on Saturday.
In the Liga Portugal, Kobamelo Kodisang was omitted from the AVS Futebol SAD squad that lost 6‑0 to Sporting CP at the Estádio José Alvalade on Saturday.
Bafana midfielder Sphephelo Sithole will be in action on Monday evening when his CD Tondela face Nacional at the Estádio da Madeira in Funchal.
GOOD BOOST FOR SHANDRE CAMPBELL AS FOCUS SHIFTS TO AFCON
Shandre Campbell earned some minutes for Club Brugge, coming on in the 78th minute of their 5‑1 Belgian Pro League victory over Dender at the Florent Beeckmanstadion. It was his last match before joining the Bafana camp for the 2025 AFCON.
In the Austrian Bundesliga, Yusuf Maart and Antonio van Wyk were absent from the SV Ried lineup that secured a 3‑0 victory over SCR Altach on Saturday at the Keine Sorgen Arena.
In the Romanian Superliga, Siyabonga Ngezana’s FCSB will be in action on Monday night when they face AFC Unirea 04 Slobozia at the 1st May Stadium. But the former Kaizer Chiefs defender will miss that match as he is already in the national team camp ahead of the AFCON.
Saudi Pro League-based duo Elias Mokwana and Mohau Nkota have joined the Bafana Bafana camp. At the same time, the quartet of Bradley Carnell, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Olwethu Makhanya and Jamie Webber are now in the off‑season following the conclusion of the 2025 MLS and USL Championship campaigns.
Similarly, Simba SC duo Neo Maema and Rushine De Reuck were not in action over the weekend. Wydad AC forward Thembinkosi Lorch and Raja Casablanca head coach Fadlu Davids were not in action because the Moroccan league was suspended to make way for the 2025 AFCON.
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