Harambee Stars defender Clyde Senaji made sure to back up his pre-match talk as he helped his side – Nyasa Big Bullets – secure an important 2-1 victory over Malawi’s Red Arrows in a first-leg CAF Champions League preliminary round match at the Bingu National Stadium.The Kenyan, who on Saturday spoke about the need for the club to “take advantage of playing at home” played all ninety minutes of the contest, and will hope to play another crucial role when his side travel away for the return leg next Saturday at the National Heroes Stadium.Victory at Bingu National Stadium 🔴@nyasabigbullets 2-1 Red Arrows (Babatunde 77′, Phiri 82′ – Banda 57′)#NBBRED #CAFChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/XiduZUwXlr— FCB Nyasa Big Bullets (@nyasabigbullets) August 18, 2024 Following a barren draw in the first half, it was the visitors who took the lead through Ricky Banda in the 57th minute, only for Babatunde Adepoju to level the scores with a shot past keeper Charles Kalumba.Big Bullets then turned the tables with eight minutes of regulation left to play, when Precious Phiri stuck in the winner, giving the hosts an incredible win that could prove vital for them in the tournament.”We were just unable to utilize our chances”- Kimani says after Police CAF CC preliminary round draw at homeTimothy OumaElsewhere in Sweden, Kenyan midfielder Timothy Ouma was sent off in Elfsborg’s 1-1 draw with Mjallby at Strandvallen.The 20-year-old, who has been enjoying regular minutes in the recent months, received his marching orders after picking two quick yellow cards in the 67th and 69th minute, leaving his side to hold on for a point that sees them remain seventh in the Allsvenskan.The red card was his first at Elfsborg since making his debut in 2022.Terry Yegbe had given the visitors the lead in the 16th minute before Herman Johansson equalized 10 minutes later.##NAJAVA_MECA_8275758##Daniel AnyembeIn Denmark, Harambee Stars right back Daniel Anyembe was a full participant for his side – Viborg FF – as they once again failed to register their first win of the Danish Superliga season following a 1-1 draw with FC Copenhagen.Anyembe, who Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat said was injured, made his fourth 90-minute appearance for Viborg on Sunday, meaning that he hasn’t missed a game this season.Harambee Stars to miss Daniel Anyembe in 2025 AFCON qualifier opener against ZimbabweViborg took the lead in the 58th minute through Jakob Vester, before Orri Oskarsson leveled matters in the 83rd minute, meaning that the visitors are yet to win a game this season.Viborg, after five games, are 10th on the log with two points.
