Kenyan defender Joseph Okumu played the full 90 minutes for Stade Reims as they secured their first win of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 season, defeating Rennes 2-1 at the Stade Auguste-Delaune II. Okumu, 27, was solid at the back, helping Reims to a crucial victory. He is set to join the Harambee Stars squad in Uganda for the upcoming AFCON 2025 Qualifiers.

Meanwhile, in Germany, 25-year-old Linton Maina scored for FC Köln in their 3-1 victory over Schalke 04 at the Veltins Arena. Maina, who has represented Germany at the U19 and U20 levels, finished off a well-worked team move in first-half added time, rounding the goalkeeper to slot into an empty net. His goal gave Köln a 2-0 lead, and they went on to secure the win, moving up to sixth place in the 2. Bundesliga standings.

In Norway, striker Alfred Scriven continued his goal-scoring streak, netting his fourth goal in as many matches for FK Bryne in their 3-0 win over Stabæk. Scriven’s strike in the 39th minute added to earlier goals by Sjur Torgersen Jonassen and Jacob Haahr, securing the victory that keeps Bryne second in the OBOS-Ligaen table with 41 points from 21 matches.

Elsewhere in Denmark, right-back Daniel Anyembe provided an assist in Viborg FF’s 2-2 draw with Sonderjyske. Anyembe set up Serginho for Viborg’s second goal in the 72nd minute, marking his seventh consecutive appearance for the club.

Former AFC Leopards man Clyde Senaji missed a crucial penalty as Nyasa Big Bullets lost the FDH Bank Cup final to Blue Eagles in Malawi. The match ended 0-0 in regulation time, with Blue Eagles winning 3-2 on penalties. Senaji, who was brought on late in the game, hit the post with his spot-kick.

In South Africa, Brian Onyango Mandela was on the bench as Stellenbosch FC advanced to the MTN8 Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns, sealing a 2-0 aggregate win. Lehlohonolo Mojela scored the decisive goal in the 49th minute, sending Stellenbosch to the final, where they will face Orlando Pirates.