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Ethiopian International Umed Oukri was on the mark as Al ittihad Alexandria held fancied visitors Sporting Lisbon 2-2 in an exciting match played at the Alexandia stadium for Ittihad centenial Anniversity.

Umed Oukri who recently joined Ittihad from St.George in Ethiopia where he was the top scorer broke the deadlock in the 28th minute weaving his way past a hapless Sporting Lisbon defence that was caught napping as his shot deflected on Rui Patricio resulting in a corner that was tapped in calmly by Umed who scored his first goal for the Egyptian outfit as the thousands of fans burst into joy and jubilation.

Ittihad has several opportunities as Egyptian international Shikabala mesmerized the fans with his crisp passes playing for Sporting Lisbon

In the  82nd minute, Tanaka scored for Sporting with a well-placed shot past the keeper . As the game was drawing to a close and inside injury time, Ittihad won a free-kick in the edge of the box. The shot hit the crossbar, and in the continuation of the play, a cross found substitute Ali Afifi, who headed the ball into the back of the net, giving the Ittihad fans a final burst of joy to their par as Umed Oukri celebrated a great debut with a fine goal.

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