M. KisengeStars Abroad: Battle of Kenyans in the Swedish league ends in Marcelo's favor
Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 02.05.21. | 21:50
Larsson nets sole goal as AIK humbles Elfsborg, Wambani's Vasalunds force slim win over Brage
Harambee Stars left back Eric 'Marcelo' Ouma has had the last laugh in the battle for bragging rights after his side AIK Fotbol got the better of IF Elfsborg home to his counterpart Joseph Okumu in a Swedish top tier match played at the Friends Arena.
Former Arsenal winger Sebastián Larsson settled the locally hyped contest after forcing the ball past the line four minutes after restart to condemn Elfsborg to their second loss in the competition.
Slut på Friends Arena! Tre poäng till AIK! pic.twitter.com/0y1adYDrbL
— AIK Fotboll (@aikfotboll) May 2, 2021
Marcelo who has in tee recent weeks been linked with a move from the Swedish club clocked full time while Okumu who is also being rumored with a transfer to Celtic giants Rangers was withdrawn for Christopher Mcvey six minutes to the final whistle.
Following the win AIK who are unbeaten thus far have scaled to second with nine points, a tally similar to that of league leaders Djurgardens who have an healthier goal difference and a match at hand.
Elfsborg who are said to be eyeing AFC Leopards creative midfielder Austin Odhiambo remains perched seventh with six points gathered from four matches.
Another Kenyan Anthony Wambani clocked full time as second tier side Vasalund narrowly edged bottom placed Brage 1-0 at the Skytteholms Stadium.
The former Bandari midfielder was cautioned in the 62nd minute of the game Robin Avdic made the difference after netting the all important goal in the 78th minute.
