Kenyans Abroad: Joseph Okumu Makes His Debut in France As Marcelo Dazzles in Sweden
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Joseph Okumu made his competitive debut for his new Stade Reims club in France on August 12. Okumu lasted the entire 90 minutes as they went 2-1 down to Marseille on the opening weekend of Ligue 1.
The Harambee Stars defender moved to France a couple of weeks back from Belgian side KAA Gent, penning a five-year deal with Will Still's side.
Reims took the lead through Junya Ito after just 10 minutes before Azzedine Ounahi restored parity 13 minutes later. Vitinha then bagged the winner after 73 minutes. Reims face Clermont next.
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Football Allsvenskan leagueIn Sweden, Eric 'Marcelo' Ouma scored once and set up another as his AIK side battled out to a two-all draw against Brommapojkarna in the country's top-flight league on August 12. Alexander Johansson put Brommapojkarna ahead in the 17th minute before Marcelo equalised at the stroke of halftime.
Marcelo then later teed up Omar Faraj to cancel out Faraj's own goal as both sides settled for a point. AIK are still flirting with relegation. They are currently in 13th place, two points above the relegation places. They face Dalkdurd next in the Svenska Cup.
In Belgium, Johanna Omolo made his debut for KV Oostende as they lost 1-0 to Lommel in the country's Challenger Pro League. The midfielderlasted for 65 minutes before he was withdrawn for Thiery
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