Kenya’s left-back Erick “Marcelo” Ouma scored his first goal for his side Raków Częstochowa as they registered a 5-1 victory over Zagłębie Lubin in a Polish League fixture played at the Miejski Stadion Piłkarski Raków on Sunday afternoon.The 27-year-old, who was only introduced in the game in the 65th minute, was on target in the 86th minute after feeding off an assist from midfielder Patryk Makuch in a quick-counterattack to squeeze his left-footed shot past keeper Dominik Hładun.Erick z premierową bramką w naszych barwach! 🎯—86′ ⏱️ #RCZZAG 4:1 pic.twitter.com/N2EKO9AWDZ— Raków Częstochowa (@Rakow1921) September 22, 2024 The goal, in addition to being his first in the Rakow colors, was also his first goal involvement for the side, since signing for them in January.It was the team’s fourth goal of the game, and came only five minutes after Gustav Berggren had scored his first of two goals for 3-1.Vladyslav Kochergin gave the hosts the lead inside the first 10 minutes of the game before the visitors equalized through Marek Mroz at the half-hour mark.Rakow however turned on the afterburners in the second half, first scoring through Jonatan Brunes in the 53rd minute before the late rally of goals that was capped by a Bergren strike with a minute of regular time left.Marcelo, despite playing for only 26 minutes, was given a 7.7 rating for his impressive performance.🤗🤗🤗 https://t.co/6aNT8RDCIF— Erick Ouma (@Erick__ouma) September 22, 2024 Akumu features in IranHis (Marcelo) teammate at Harambee Stars – Anthony Akumu – was also in action on Sunday as his side Kheybar Khorramabad stumbled to a 2-1 loss to visiting Tractor at the Takhti Stadium.The 31-year-old was making his fifth club appearance in Iran, but could not help them to a win as Danial Esmaeilifar strike after the hour-mark denied them a second win in the league.After five matches, newly-promoted Khorramabad are 11th on the log with five points, just three above bottom-placed Havadar SC.##NAJAVA_MECA_8350486##Elsewhere in Malawi, Kenyan defender Clyde Senaji was missing from Nyasa Big Bullets matchday squad as they earned a 4-2 victory over Chitipa in a TNM Super League clash at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday.There was no explanation given on his absence, given he played in the team’s 1-0 loss to Bangwe All Stars on Thursday.The hosts got their goals from Babatunde Adepoju (brace), Precious Sambani, and Maxwell Phodo to move ninth with 27 points.Joseph Okumu doubtful for Harambee Stars back to back games against Cameroon
