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The Harambee Stars defender picked up where he left from against Lille with another brilliant performance to help Reims beat struggling Lyon 2-0 on Sunday afternoon.
Joseph Okumu was solid as a rock once again as Stade Reims had enough to overcome Lille at home on Sunday afternoon.
Okumu made eight tackles and interceptions, epitomizing his defensive awareness in the evening. He won five of his seven attempted ground duels, and was imperious in the air, winning all of his areal duels.
In possession, he also looked the part. He made five out of fifteen successful long balls,was accurate at finding a teammate with a pass 82 percent of the time and was fouled two times as he attempted to bring the ball out of defense.
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17:58 - 01.10.2023
FKFPL Shabana hold AFC Leopards at packed Ulinzi Stadium
Shabana and AFC Leopards played to a one-all draw, with Peter 'Maestro' Ogechi's bullet header cancelling out Brian Yakhama's penalty.
Lyon had their chances in the first half through Skelly Alvero, Sinaly Diomandé, and Rayan Cherki - but failed to convert when it mattered.
Reims pressed throughout, with the Japanese connection between Junya Ito and Keito Nakamura continuing to flourish.
It was the former who was vital in opening the scoring for Les Rouges, after his fizzed cross was met by a diving Marshall Munetsi to give Reims the lead just before half-time (45+1').
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FKFPKL Tactical Analysis: Why are AFC Leopards struggling to score goals from open play?
Leopards failed to find the back of the net in their opening three fixtures until the 2-2 draw against Kenya Police.
In the second half, Maxence Caqueret's shot from inside the box wasn't enough to beat Diouf, as Reims defended slender advantage quite well.
The home side would soon go 2-0 up when Teddy Teuma stole the ball off Lepenant on the right wing, before whipping a cross towards the front post towards Ito.
A quick reaction from Lopes saw the Japanese international's header parried away - but only into the path of Reims captain Younis Abdelhamid who confidently headed in the rebound in the 70th minute.
It was a goal that saw Reims more comfortable in their lead, which they saw out with relative ease in the closing stages of the match.
Reims are now third in the league after seven games played.
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16:57 - 01.10.2023
FKFPL Gor Mahia salvage a point from mean bankers KCB as Talanta hold wasteful Tusker
Gor Mahia secured a late one-all draw against KCB, while Tusker and FC Talanta played to a goalless draw.
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