Wanyama benched, Okumu MIA as their clubs pick wins

Victor Wanyama was an unused substitute on Monday morning as his side, CF Montreal, picked up a derby win over Toronto away from home.

Montreal resumed action after a three-week break and got the points and bragging rights after beating their Canadian rivals 3-2.

Canadian midfielder Mathieu Choinière grabbed a brace for Montreal in the game, while the other goal was Aime Mabika's own goal. Former Juventus man Federico Bernardeschi scored twice for Toronto, goals that proved to be just consolation strikes.

Next for Montreal is a home match against the New England Revolution on August 27 at their Saputo backyard.

In France, Joseph Okumu was not named in the matchday squad as his club Reims picked up a 2-0 triumph over Clermont-Foy for their first win of the season. Okumu was a major doubt for the game due to a knock picked earlier in the week and, in the end, was left out of the match-day squad.

Zimbabwean international Marshall Munetsi and new signing Mohamed Daramy netted the goals for Reims. Next for the team is an away game against Montpellier on August 27, 2023.

In another Ligue 1 match, Harambee Stars prospect Elliot Matazo came off the bench as his club Monaco picked up a comfortable 3-0 win over Strasbourg. Matazo was introduced in the 69th minute for Mohamed Camara.

Japanese international Takumi Minamino grabbed a brace in the game, while captain Wissam Ben Yedder scored the other goal for Monaco. Next for Monaco is an away game against Nantes on Friday, August 25th.

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