Kenyan international goalkeeper Ian Otieno was on Sunday 25 February involved for his side Zesco United as they settled for a 1-1 draw against Power Dynamos in a high stakes ‘Electricity Derby’ at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.Another Kenyan, Jesse Were, was named on the bench and was unused in the contest.##NAJAVA_MECA_7899408##Otieno, meanwhile, produced an emphatic performance in the Zambian Super League match, making big saves in the fifth and 38th minute that came either side of a Collins Sikombe header that gave the hosts the lead after 34 minutes.Otieno’s heroics continued with a double save in the second half (73rd minute) but Zesco were soon left to see out the slim lead with 10 men after Samson Mkandawire received a red card.It was not to be, however, as Moses Phiri struck with two minutes of regular time left, ending the tie in a stalemate.Zesco United should be proud of themselves otherwise getting a point from this game is huge for them.— Tuff Gong ❤💛💚 (@bobotron03) February 25, 2024 Owing to league leaders Red Arrow drawing on Saturday, Zesco remain within touching distance, and are one point behind in second place with 41 points after 22 matches.In France, Kenya’s Joseph Okumu was sidelined in Reims 2-1 win over Le Havre for what has been indicated on the club’s portal as an adductor injury.Upset Alert: Gor Mahia bounced out of Mozzart Bet Cup in shock loss to Denmak FCOkumu’s last match for the team was in a 1-1 draw against Lens, where he featured for the entire 90 minutes.Mohamed Daramy scored twice either side of Abdoulaye Toure’s penalty to seal the 10th win for Reims that has them a win away from breaking into Ligue 1’s top six positions.
