Obino Chisala scored his first official goal for Sudanese outfit Al Merreikh SC in Super D1 on Sunday. After conceding an early goal against Mauritanian champions FC Nouadhibou, former Chipolopolo coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic summoned Chisala from the bench in the 18th minute.
The versatile midfielder repaid his manager with a stunning strike from outside the box on the stroke of halftime. Micho, managing his first official match for Al Merreikh, gave Ricky Banda his official debut in the second half, as his side eventually lost 2-1.
Lameck Banda within a whisker of return, Daka limps off
Lameck Banda did not feature in US Lecce’s 0-0 draw with Bologna on Sunday but could make next weekend’s trip to Monza following his recovery from a fractured ankle. Meanwhile, Patson Daka exited Leicester City’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United prematurely due to an apparent injury.
Fashion Sakala locked horns with idol Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr beat Al Fayha 3-0 while Kings Kangwa played 90 minutes for Hapoel Be’er Sheva. Kingstone Mutandwa and Francisco Mwepu were unused substitutes for Cagliari Calcio and Cadiz CF, respectively.
Sabobo and Chaiwa out, Benson Sakala unfielded again
Joseph Sabobo Banda missed FC Zurich’s 2-1 defeat to St Gallen while Miguel Chaiwa was left out of BSC Young Boys’ matchday squad against FC Sion.
In the Czech Republic, Benson Sakala was rooted to the substitute bench for the sixth consecutive league match. And since returning to the fold for Ayr United, Frankie Musonda has yet to take to the pitch.
Lubambo Musonda awaits return, Twizard makes debut
In Germany, Lubambo Musonda did not feature in 1.FC Magdeburg’s 4-3 defeat to FC Nürnberg but is close to making a return from his inner thigh tendon injury. Twizard Mulenga made his official debut for Cadiz B while Peter Chikola started.
Joseph Liteta played a full match for Cagliari U20, who edged Cesena U20 1-0 in the Primavera. Union Clodiense’s newsboy Mannah Chiwisa made his first Serie C appearance since October last year.
Ghampani Lungu started for Supersport United against Andy Boyeli’s Sekhukhune United as Golden Mafwenta made the starting XI for Ukrainian side Metalist 1925 in a club friendly.
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