Wanyama features as Montreal go down in MLS season opener

Victor Wanyama featured for 90 minutes as his Canadian club, CF Montréal, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Inter Miami in their opening Major Soccer League (MLS) match of the season played at the DRV PNK Stadium in Florida.Having lost key players like Ismael Kone, Kei Kamara, Alistair Johnston, and Djordje Mihailovic, as well as coach Wilfried Nancy, Montréal were hoping to overcome the departures and win. Still, it proved a big task to achieve.##NAJAVA_MECA_7049883##After a largely uneventful first half, Miami went ahead through Ukrainian defender Serhiy Kryvtsov before Haiti striker Shanyder Borgelin sealed the win 14 minutes from time.Wanyama was one of the highest-rated Montréal players despite going down to Miami. Next for them is another away match against Austin FC on Sunday, March 5. Miami, on the other hand, will host the Philadelphia Union.Elsewhere in Botswana, Duncan Otieno featured for 75 minutes while John Makwata was an unused substitute as Gaborone United suffered their first league defeat of the season to Orapa United FC, going down 2-4 at home.Thero Setsile and Kennedy Amutenya scored the goals for Gaborone, while Omaatla Kebatho, Lemogang Maswena (brace), and Tapiwa Namantjiva did the damage for the visitors.Hardwork never Stops 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/bYfQoELmTI— Victor Wanyama (@VictorWanyama) February 15, 2023 The defeat saw Jwaneng Galaxy open a five-point lead at the top with 42 points. Gaborone are second with 38. Next for them is an away game against the Eleven Angels on Friday, March 3.In Thailand, Eric Johanna returned to Muangthong’s starting XI as they picked up a hard-fought 1-0 win over PG Pathum United on Saturday afternoon. Johanna had missed the previous clash against Chonburi.He featured for 82 minutes as Jaroensak Wonggorn came off the bench to win the game for the hosts.Massive wins for Thika, Ulinzi in WPL

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