Michael Olunga started for Al Duhail on Saturday night, but they suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Al Sadd in a Qatari League clash at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. This result cut Al Duhail’s lead at the top of the table to just a point.After a goalless first half, Al Duhail’s situation worsened seven minutes into the second stanza when Italian defender Ibrahima Kader Bamba received a red card, leaving them to fight with ten men.##NAJAVA_MECA_8726892##The numerical disadvantage proved costly, as Moustafa Tarek broke the deadlock in the 70th minute, and Rafa Mujica sealed the victory for Al Sadd with a second goal deep into stoppage time. Al Sadd’s win moved them to second place with 34 points, one behind leaders Duhail, who remain on top with 35 points.Al Duhail will look to bounce back in their next match at home against Al Shahania on Friday night.The match held special significance for Kenyans in Doha, as earlier in the week, Al Duhail, through Harambee Stars captain Olunga, arranged for free tickets for Kenyan fans living in Qatar to attend the game.Bandari promise handsome rewards for players should they win a titleElsewhere, in Scotland, Harambee Stars striker Jonah Ayunga featured for St. Mirren FC in a stunning away victory over Rangers.Mikael Mandron opened the scoring in the 51st minute from an Ayunga assist, and Toyosi Olusanya added a second in the 70th minute. Ayunga was substituted in the 65th minute. The victory ended St. Mirren’s three-match winless run, and they next face Hearts on March 26.In England, Vincent Harper played the full 90 minutes as his team Exeter City FC cruised to a 3-0 win over Northampton FC in a League One encounter.In Spain, Job Ochieng featured for Real Sociedad B in their 1-0 victory over Real Union in a Primera RFEF-Group 1 match. Ochieng was substituted in the 72nd minute for Gorka Carrera, who scored the winning goal.Mozzart Bet Cup: AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia headline Sunday action
