Linton Maina assists in Germany to cap off good weekend for Harambee Stars prospects in Europe

Linton Maina assists in Germany to cap off good weekend for Harambee Stars prospects in Europe

Mark Kinyanjui 06:41 - 23.12.2024

Harambee Stars winger Adam Wilson grabbed a decisive assist to help Koln claim a vital 2.Bundesliga win over Kaiserslautern.

Harambee Stars prospect Linton Maina played a pivotal role as FC Koln edged Kaiserslautern 1-0 at the Fritz Walter Stadion.

Maina provided the decisive assist, delivering a perfectly placed free kick in the 33rd minute, which Austria’s Dejan Ljubicic headed into the net. The 25-year-old’s influence on the game was slightly marred by a late yellow card for roughing, but Koln secured their third consecutive win to maintain their lead in the 2. Bundesliga standings with 31 points from 17 matches.

In Wales, Harambee Stars winger Adam Wilson made a triumphant return to The New Saints' starting lineup, netting a crucial goal in their commanding 5-2 victory over Briton Ferry in a Welsh Premier League clash at Park Hall on Sunday afternoon.

Wilson, featuring for the first time since December 1, made an immediate impact, scoring just three minutes into the second half. The 24-year-old connected with Jordan Williams’ low cross to put TNS 4-1 up, further consolidating their dominance.

The match began with Ryan Brobbel giving TNS an early lead, only for Caleb Demery to equalize for the visitors. However, TNS regained control with goals from Aramide Oteh and Williams before Wilson’s strike. The victory keeps TNS within striking distance of league leaders Penybont, who hold a slim one-point advantage.

Elsewhere, Kenyan midfielder Duke Abuya was an unused substitute as Tanzanian giants Young Africans cruised to a 4-0 victory over Tanzania Prisons.

Goals from Clement Mzize, Prince Dube, and Ibrahim “Bacca” Hamed ensured a dominant performance, bringing Yanga within a point of the league leaders. Abuya’s absence from the field didn’t dampen Yanga’s offensive momentum as they continue their chase for the title.

Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu was sidelined for the fifth consecutive match as Stade Reims advanced to the Coupe de France Round of 32 with a 3-1 victory over Association Still-Mutzig at Parc des Sports.

Okumu remains out with a groin injury aggravated during national team duty last month. Despite his absence, Reims managed a comfortable win to continue their cup journey, showcasing depth and resilience in their squad.

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