STARS ABROAD: Harambee Stars duo dazzle as pre-season heats up in Scotland

Harambee Stars midfielder Richard Odada featured in the second half as Dundee United played to a 1-1 draw with St. Johnstone in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday night at McDiarmid Park in Perth, Scotland.Odada, who recently returned to the club following a loan spell at OFK Beograd, was introduced in the 66th minute, replacing Dario Naamo.##NAJAVA_MECA_9019115##Bert Esselink had given Dundee United the lead in the 18th minute, but Mackenzie Kirk equalised for St. Johnstone four minutes from full time to ensure the match ended all square.Although Odada’s future at the club remains uncertain, he appears to be making a positive impression during pre-season matches. Several Dundee United fans have taken to social media to comment on his performances.“Have to say it’s looking like a no bad turnaround from Richard Odada if pre-season is anything to go by,” posted fan Kenny Thor.Uganda announce much cheaper CHAN tickets compared to Kenya“Not getting carried away as I know it was only against Brechin, but if Richard Odada can get a good preseason, he’ll be a good option for the upcoming season,” added a fan using the handle DUFC Way.“Special mention to Richard Odada for that performance today. He came on at half-time to play centre-back against Brechin, and he was excellent! ##NAJAVA_MECA_9019109##I know it was against Brechin, but with a good preseason, I can see him becoming a key player,” the same fan noted in a separate post.Three weeks ago, Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin confirmed that Odada had rejoined the squad and was in good physical condition.“He is in good shape; he is back in with the group this week, and we will see how it pans out,” Goodwin told Tele Sport.Harambee Stars loses CHAN warm-up friendly against combined sideElsewhere, Harambee Stars forward Jonah Ayunga featured for 68 minutes as his side, St. Mirren, secured a 2-1 victory over Forfar Athletic in a Scottish League Cup Group D match played on Tuesday night.Zambian champions confirm signing of two best FKF Premier League scorersJayden Richardson opened the scoring for St. Mirren in the ninth minute before Mikael Mandron doubled the lead in the 75th minute.Kieran Inglis pulled one back for the hosts in the 80th minute, setting up a tense finish, but the Saints held firm to take all three points.Kenyan midfielder Aldrine Kibet arrives in Spain to complete LaLiga transfer

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