South African footballers plying their trade abroad enjoyed a productive weekend, with Rowan Human and Luther Singh finding the back of the net, while Yusuf Maart and Kgaogelo Chauke provided assists for their respective sides.
Human scored Partizani’s only goal in their 4-1 league defeat to Vora in Albania. Meanwhile, Singh was on target for AEL Limassol in their 2-0 victory over Omonia Aradippou in the Cyprus League.
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In Austria, Maart gave an assist for Ried’s second goal as they secured a 3-2 league win. His compatriot Jaedin Rhodes also featured, playing 66 minutes before being substituted.
Chauke registered an assist for Burton’s opening goal in their 2-2 draw against Peterborough in England’s League One.
In Belgium, Relebohile Mofokeng made a 25-minute appearance for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, helping his side secure a 3-0 victory over Nijlen in the Belgian Cup. Luke Le Roux also featured in the same competition, playing the full 90 minutes as Cercle Brugge defeated Hasselt 2-1.
In Denmark, Thapelo Maseko played six minutes for Copenhagen in their 1-1 league draw against Aarhus. Gift Links, who turns out for Aarhus, missed the encounter due to injury.
Meanwhile, Olwethu Makhanya continued to establish himself as a reliable defensive presence for Rangers, playing the full match in their 2-2 draw against Dundee FC in Scotland.
In the USA’s Major League Soccer, Mbekezeli Mbokazi completed 90 minutes, while Puso Dithejane played 23 minutes as Chicago Fire suffered a 1-0 defeat to the New England Revolution. South African defender Tylon Smith was absent for New England.
Elsewhere in the MLS, Bongokuhle Hlongwane played the full match as Minnesota United claimed a 3-2 win over St Louis City. Lyle Foster featured for 72 minutes as Houston Dynamo drew 2-2 with FC Dallas.
In the CAF Champions League, Devin Titus started for Maghreb Fez in their 1-1 draw against ASEC Mimosas, while Tshegofatso Mabasa came on as a second-half substitute.
Elsewhere in the African Champions League, Manqoba Mngqithi’s Young Africans secured a commanding 4-0 victory over CFFA in the first leg of their tie. Rulani Mokwena’s Pyramids also enjoyed success, recording a 1-0 win over El Merriekh Bentiu.