Richard Odada helps Dundee United consolidate draw with Rangers as Jonah Ayunga contributes to St. Mirren's win over Aberdeen

Richard Odada helps Dundee United consolidate draw with Rangers as Jonah Ayunga contributes to St. Mirren's win over Aberdeen

Mark Kinyanjui 11:00 - 24.11.2024

Harambee Stars duo Richard Odada and Jonah Ayunga feature for their respective clubs in epic Scottish Premiership encounters.

Harambee Stars duo Richard Odada and Jonah Ayunga featured as substitutes for their respective teams in Scottish Premiership action on Saturday.

Odada played 12 minutes in Dundee United's 1-1 draw against Rangers at Ibrox. Although his limited time on the pitch saw him manage just five touches, his involvement signals incremental progress since joining the club from Philadelphia Union last summer.

The match saw Dundee United take an unexpected lead through Sam Dalby, silencing the home crowd. Rangers, however, equalized through a brilliant curling effort by Vaclav Cerny, who remains their standout performer. Cerny had another goal disallowed for offside, while Danilo missed a golden chance to secure victory.

Rangers keeper Jack Walton delivered a stunning double save late in the game, denying Ianis Hagi and Robin Propper, while thwarting Hamza Igamane in stoppage time to ensure a share of the spoils.

The result keeps Rangers third on the league table, trailing leaders Celtic by 11 points, while Dundee United sit fourth, three points behind the Glasgow side.

In another match, Jonah Ayunga came off the bench for St Mirren, playing eight minutes in their hard-fought 2-1 win over Aberdeen. Ayunga’s limited involvement saw him focus on defensive duties, winning two of his four ground duels and earning a foul.

Toyosi Olusanya gave St Mirren an early lead in the 20th minute, and while Aberdeen improved in the second half, leveling through Jamie McGrath, St Mirren showed resilience. Richard Taylor’s 85th-minute strike secured the victory for Stephen Robinson’s side.

St Mirren's win helps them maintain their push in the top half of the table, as they continue to show consistency in the league.