Zim footballers abroad roundup

By Ray Munyoro

Despite a surge in Covid-19 cases in some parts of the world, football continues to thrive with a number of Zimbabweans seen in action at the weekend.
Tino Kadewere started as Olympique Lyon bowed 1-0 to Metz in Sunday’s French Ligue 1 encounter with Aaron Iseka scoring late.
Lyon had gone for 16 games without defeat only to be shocked at home by the visiting Maroons through the Belgian striker of Congolese descent.
The result left Les Gones third on the standings, with 40 points – two behind joint leaders PSG and Lille.
Kadewere was later withdrawn in the second half.
Warriors defender Tendayi Darikwa made his debut for Wigan Athletic in their 3-3 draw against Rochdale.
The Zimbabwean posted a man-of-the-match performance, receiving praises from pundits for his contribution.
He played the entire game.
Teenage Hadebe was deployed at left back for Turkish Super Lig side Yeni Malatyaspor in their 4-1 win over Rizespor on Sunday.
In the same country, Zimbabwe international defender Alec Mudimu completed his move from Moldovan side FC Sheriff to Turkish TFF1 side Ankarapor FC in the second tier last week.
In Spain Martin Mapisa kept a clean sheet in his second league appearance as Zamora defeated Coruxo 2-0 in the Segunda B, also on Sunday.
Former Warriors defender Costa Nhamoimesu was named man-of-the-match as his Kerala Blasters drew 1-1 with East Bengal in the Indian Premier League.
Knowledge Musona remain sidelined due to injury and had to miss KAS Eupen’s 2-0 over his parent club, Anderlecht, in the Belgian Pro League.
In South African top-flight, Kuda Mahachi and Onismor Bhasera started for SuperSport United in their goalless draw with Mamelodi Sundowns.
Goalkeeper George Chigova was on the bench for Kaitano Tembo’s side.
United, also home to Evans Rusike, are third on the table.
Elvis Chipezeze was in goal as Baroka lost 1-0 to Moroka Swallows.
Ovidy Karuru started for Black Leopards in their 2-0 win over Terrence Dzvukamanja’s Orlando Pirates. Dzvukamanja was introduced in the second half but could not save his side.
Devine Lunga was also in action in Golden Arrows’ 1-0 win over TTM, in a game which also saw Knox Mutizwa returning to the starting line-up.
Khama Billiat remained on the sidelines for Kaizer Chiefs while Willard Katsande did not make the match day squad. Nhau/Indaba