Stars Abroad: Abuya on target in Yanga rout as Okumu, Wanyama sit out

Kenyan international Duke Abuya was on target on Saturday night as his Tanzanian club, Yanga SC, thrashed Ethiopia’s CBE SA 6-0 in a CAF Champions League second preliminary round match.Heading into the game, Yanga held a 1-0 lead, having beaten the Ethiopian Bankers 1-0 away a week earlier. In Zanzibar, the visitors were demolished, conceding six goals in a match where Yanga could have easily scored more.##NAJAVA_MECA_8350580##Abuya was among the scorers, alongside Clatous Chama, Aziz Ki, who netted a brace, Clement Mzize, and Mudathiri Yahya, as Yanga stormed into the group stage.In South Africa, Ian Otieno was on the bench as his club, Richards Bay, went down 1-0 to Chippa United in a Premier Soccer League match. Thabiso Kutumela’s own goal in the 39th minute decided the game.In France, Joseph Okumu was not included in the matchday squad as his club, Reims, drew 1-1 with PSG in a league match. Keito Nakamura put Reims ahead early in the first half, before Ousmane Dembele leveled the scores for PSG in the second half.In Canada, for a second consecutive match, Victor Wanyama was not named in the matchday squad as his club, CF Montreal, beat Chicago Fire 2-0 in a Major League Soccer match on Sunday morning.Shabana eye first win of the season as Sharks seek to extend positive startWanyama had also been left out of the squad against New England last Thursday, after being named on the bench in several games without making an appearance. On Sunday morning, he was once again absent as his side secured a vital win over Chicago at the Saputo Stadium. Jose Martinez and Caden Clark scored the goals for the home team.In Zambia, John Ochieng started for his club, Zanaco FC, but they suffered late heartbreak, conceding two minutes from time to settle for a 1-1 draw with Power Dynamos. Ochieng had to be substituted at the hour mark after sustaining an injury, with Chiteta Kwalombota taking his place.Lambert Araina had put Zanaco ahead in the 43rd minute before Dominic Chanda denied them maximum points with a late equalizer for the visitors.Ambitious Mathare defender hopeful of Harambee Stars debut next month

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