Zambian Players Abroad Weekly Review-30.10.08
Angola
Three Zambian players started for Primero de Augusto in the Girabola league match against Petro de Luanda.
International midfielder Ian Bakala had an average game in the middle of pack. Ex-Nchanga Rangers and national team striker Harry Milanzi had a major input in the only goal of the match.
After being put through by former Red Arrows winger Danny Hangunyu, Milanzi’s well taken low drive was deflected by and beat the Petro goalkeeper. With the ball heading into an empty net, Milanzi’s teammate Fofana selfishly made contact to the ball so as to claim the goal.
Despite his pass to Milanzi, Hangunyu had a poor game and was stretched off after injuring himself in the 70th minute, five minutes after Bakala was replaced. Milanzi was also substituted.
Another Zambian on the books of Primero de Augusto, Dube Phiri was unused substitute.
South Africa
Collins Mbesuma started for Mamelodi Sundowns against Davies Nkausu’s Supersport United in the Tshwane (Pretoria) derby or one of the South African mini derbies.
The 24 year old striker was substituted on the hour mark while Nkausu completed the full game. Nkausu’s compatriot Noah Chivuta is yet to make his competitive debut for Supersport United. The match ended 1-1.
In the Kwa Zulu Natal derby, Kalilio Kakonje kept a clean sheet as his club; Amazulu beat their arch-rivals Thanda Royal Zulu 1-0.
Kennedy Mweene and Clifford Mulenga came head to head in midweek for their respective clubs.
Portugal
After a burgeoning debut in midweek with a goal and an assist, Rainford Kalaba was included in Gil Vicente’s scoreless draw against SC Freamunde in the second division league match.
France
Unlike his International midfield partner (Kalaba)’s progress, Felix ‘Katman’ Katongo was left frustrated by Rennes coach Guy Lacombe in the reserves as the playmaker wasn’t included in the team that beat Nice 1-0 in the French Ligue 1 match.
Katman made his long awaited debut for Rennes in midweek.
Still in France, Jacob Mulenga missed his third game in row for French Ligue 2 outfit Berrichonne Châteauroux due to a minor injury. New signing, Stophira Sunzu was away on international duty (Zambia v Egypt- African Youth Championship qualifier).Châteauroux won 1-0 over the weekend.
Sweden
Edwin Phiri returned to the starting line up of struggling Ljungskile SK in a league match against Djungardens.
As usual, the no-nonsense hard tackling defender entered the referee’s book when he was cautioned in the 20th minute. His club suffered a set back towards their pursuit to avoid the chop after going 2-0 down. With just six games to go, Ljungskile is currently two points above the drop zone.
Isaac Chansa’s Helsingborg IF takes on Malmo FF tonight in a league match.(an update will be given)
Boyd Mwila’s promotion chasing Ogryte IF lost 2-0 to Qviding FIF on Monday night. Despite the blow, Ogryte is tipped for a place in the Swedish top flight next season as they are currently the log leaders with 50 points.
The Zambian striker is having a goal drought since netting his hatrick last month. Mwila played the full last night and was booked in the 36th minute.
Finland
As reported on Monday, veteran and RoPS legend, Zeddy Saileti scored his fourth goal of the season in 22 appearances as RoPS beat HJK 2-0.
In the second tier, Dornwell Yobe was on target, his eighth goal for AC Oulu as they recorded their first win in over six games.
Israel
Under-20 midfielder, Justine ‘The Wardrobe’ Zulu was on target for Hapoel Be’er Sheva as the second division side won 3-0.
Zulu scored the third goal.
Germany
Andrew Sinkala’s Augsburg lost 2-0 to FSV Mainz in 2.Bundesliga match. According to the ratings, Sinkala was one of the four Augsburg players with an average mark while the rest of his teammates
Augsburg is winless with three draws in their last six league fixtures.
In the Bundesliga, Christopher Katongo played 88 minutes for Arminia Bielefeld. Bielefeld gave away a first half 1-0 lead courtesy of Katongo’s strike partner, Wichniarek to share the points with Eintracht Frankfurt.
According to the ratings, the Zambian skipper was the third best performer on both sets players on the field behind, Wichniarek, who has scored an incredible 5 goals in 6 appearances and goalkeeper Eihoff.
Katongo has scored only one goal for his new team since making his move from Denmark.
Bielefeld have amassed 6 points from 6 matches, one win and three draws.
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