Puso Dithejane made his first start in Chicago Fire colours, while fellow Bafana Bafana defender Samukelo Kabini grabbed an assist over the weekend.
Kabini, showing attacking instincts rare for a defender, set up his side’s second goal as Molde FK cruised to a 5-1 home victory over Valerenga in Norway’s top flight.
In the MLS, Dithejane, who had struggled for game-time, appears to be gaining his coach’s confidence after starting in Chicago’s dominant 5-0 win against Sporting Kansas City. Meanwhile, compatriot Mbekezeli Mbokazi remained an unused substitute.
Elsewhere, Bongokuhle Hlongwane played 63 minutes in Minnesota United’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Los Angeles FC, while Olwethu Makhanya completed the full match in Philadelphia Union’s 2-0 loss to Columbus Crew.
In England, Luke Le Roux played the entire 90 minutes as Portsmouth defeated Stoke City 3-1.
In Austria, Yusuf Maart featured for 56 minutes for Ried in their 1-0 loss to Tirol, with Antonio van Wyk playing 64 minutes.
Germany saw Ime Okon complete 90 minutes for Hannover 96 in their 3-1 win over Karlsruher SC.
In Belgium, Shandre Campbell was absent from the Club Brugge squad that beat Gent 2-0, while in Romania, Siyabonga Ngezana did not feature for FCSB in their 3-1 win over Petrolul.
In Cyprus, Mihlali Mayambela made his return from injury, playing 16 minutes in Omonia’s 3-2 victory over Appollon.
In Denmark, Gift Links was one of the outstanding players for Aarhus who drew 0-0 with Midtjylland in the league match.
In Saudi, Elias Mokwana played 77 minutes and made an assist as his side Al Hazem beat Al Riyadh 2-1 in the league match. Meanwhile, Mohau Nkota’s Al Ettifaq was not in action this weekend.
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