Mbule Runs The Show On Debut In Iraq, Maart Thrashed!
Sipho Mbule enjoyed a winning start to life in Iraq as Zakho SC secured a 1-0 win over Ghaz Al-Shamal SC on Saturday.
The former Orlando Pirates was included in the starting line-up for the home side.
According to his representatives, Mbule was also named Man of the Match on his debut for the Iraq side.
🌟 Winning Debut & Man of the Match for Sipho Mbule! 🇮🇶👏A dream start to life in Iraq for @siphombule, who started & delivered a Man of the Match performance as Zakho SC opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1 nil victory over Ghaz Al Shamal 💪⚽ pic.twitter.com/NYPjB8L6gs
Relebohile Mofokeng’s Union Saint-Gilloise were unable to bounce back from their UEFA Champions League exit after a goalless draw against Zulte Waregem on Saturday afternoon.
Mofokeng was introduced in the 64th minute for Union, but was unable to help his side claim maximum points.
Elsewhere, Shandre Campbell’s KV Kortrijk suffered back-to-back 3-0 defeats after going to Royal Antwerp.
Campbell was handed another start and completed the full 90 minutes on Saturday afternoon.
SV Ried’s disappointing start to the season continued after losing 4-1 to LASK on Friday evening.
Yusuf Maart was included in the starting line-up for Ried and played 90 minutes, while Jaedin Rhodes was not in the matchday squad.
Manqoba’s Young Africans SC begin their Tanzanian Premier League campaign with a 3-1 win over Namungo on Saturday night.
Scroll through the gallery above to see our boys in action abroad.
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