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Speedy Kenyan International winger Paul Ooko Were finally made his debut in a 2-2 draw as his side Amazulu drew against Polokwane City in an Absa Premiership match played at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday evenin

After weeks of waiting for the elusive work permit, Were was all smiles after getting the important document last week and his quick feet immediately earned him as starting place in the team playing for 65 minutes.

Roggert Ndundu stepped up and brilliantly smashed the ball past Tapuwa Kapini for the opening goal of the match. Ndadombo had a chance to make up for his penalty, after his side were also handed a chance to score from the spot kick, but missed from the spot. A Bornwell Mwape right footed striker in the 30th minute brought Amazulu back into the game after the hard work by Paul Ooko Were who mesmerized the fans with his speed and skill as the

“I am really happy I finally got my debut after weeks of waiting .In my own opinion it’s a working progress and I know I will develop game after game and by the time I play my third game I am sure I will be at my best ”

“I have started adapting well and I am happy with my team mates who have been really helpful football standards in South Africa are very high and its important to work very hard to be guaranteed a place in the team”Were told Soka25east.com after the game. More opportunities were create, however the referee blew for the break still 1-1.

City went into the lead again in the 64th minute through an unlucky own goal by Larry Horaeb Usuthu were able to fight their way back, as the referee awarded a spot kick for the third time in the match. An unfair challenge by Dino Visser presented Mwape with a chance to get a brace, and he easily did that from the penalty spot to make it 2-2 in the 78th minute.

The match ended in a two-all draw, as the two teams occupying the last two positions in the Absa Premiership got away with a valuable point.

Here’s how they started: Polokwane City: Visser, Musonda, Lichaba, Mhlongo, Tshilo, Maluleke, Shiba, Molala, Nyundu, Majafa, Ndou

Amazulu: Kapini, Horaeb, Hlanti, Johannes, Nyadombo, Madondo, Arwuah, G.Dlamini, Ooko, Shange, Mwape Polokwane

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com