Frank Odhiambo watches as Djurgårdens extends title charge

Kenyan international Frank Odhiambo is still waiting for his league debut as he was an unused substitute in Djurgårdens’ 2-0 win over Helsingborg in Swedish top tier.The victory thrust Djurgårdens to second on the log with 27 points from 14 games as they pipped AIK which is home to Kenyan trio of Henry Meja, Erick Ouma, and Collins Sichenje.Former Tottenham defender parts ways with Olunga’s DuhailDjurgårdens are now just a point off table toppers Hacken who have a game in hand as Odhiambo’s side look to reclaim the league title they last won back in 2019.After dominating the early proceedings, Djurgårdens finally made their advantage count a minute before the half hour mark as Victor Edvardsen handed them the lead after Zambian midfielder Emmanuel Banda put the ball on a plate for him.##NAJAVA_MECA_6501861##Things went from bad to worse for Helsingborg as they were reduced to 10 men after Wilhelm Loeper was handed his marching orders after elbowing Hjalmar Ekdal when challenging for an aerial ball.Helsingborg however managed to hold on to the 1-0 score line till half time with Djurgårdens went into the break with the lead and a man advantage.Nairobi boy credited for ‘miss of the century’Gustav Wikheim finally handed Djurgårdens their insurance goal in the 62nd minute as his awkward chip trickled into the back of the net.Djurgårdens walked home with the 2-0 win as they turn their attention to their next clash against Varnamo on Saturday.

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