STARS ABROAD: Kenyan forward bags brace in Norway as Lopaga features in Belarus

Harambee Stars striker Alfred Scriven continued his fine form in Norway, scoring a brace for Bryne FK in their 5-2 win against Åsane.The Norway First Division match was held at Åsane Arena, Bergen Grounds.Scriven has been in great form in the last three matches, contributing four goals, which now puts Bryne in the promotion brackets.##NAJAVA_MECA_8261866##The 26-year-old opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Duarte Moreira doubled the advantage twelve minutes later.Scriven then added his second goal immediately after the restart, having been set up from the midfield.Earlier, Sebastian Haugland had reduced the deficit to 2-1 before the break.Moreira completed his brace in the 55th minute, with Sjur Jonassen rounding off Bryne’s scoring. Stefan Skalevik grabbed a late consolation for Åsane.With the win, Bryne remains undefeated in the last four games and climbs into the promotion brackets as they seek a return to Norway’s top tier.They trail leaders Valerenga by four points, who play against Raufoss on Sunday.Scriven, who has two international caps for Kenya, joined the club in April and will aim for more involvement with the team to earn a recall to Engin Firat’s squad ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Josphat LopagaDavid Ouma reveals why he signed John Makwatta at Coastal UnionElsewhere, former AFC Leopards forward Josphat Lopaga made his debut for Naftan Novopolotsk in their 1-1 draw against BATE Borisov in a Belarus top-tier match.Lopaga, who has returned to the club on loan from Dynamo Brest, played 51 minutes before being substituted for Alexander Naumovich.Temur Dzhikiya scored for BATE, while Roman Papariga was on target for Naftan.The draw leaves Lopaga and Naftan 12th on the 16-team log with 16 points.RIchard OdadaIn Scotland, Richard Odada was a second-half substitute as Dundee United drew 1-1 with Ross County on Saturday, their second consecutive draw.Odada was introduced in the 81st minute with Jim Goodwin’s side leading.David Babunski had given Dundee the lead in the 48th minute, but a miscommunication at the back allowed Ronan Hale to score deep into injury time, securing a share of the spoils.Odada and Dundee United are now fifth on the table with two points from two games.Kenyan defender shines as Bristol City hold Hull City in season opener

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