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Okumu looked rock solid in the middle of a back three although Reims were held by Lens 1-1.
Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu held his own but could not help Stade de Reims get all the three points against Lens, with the Ligue 1 clash ending in a 1-1 draw on Sunday evening.
Playing in the middle of a back three, Okumu made a combined four tackles and interceptions, and also made two clearances. He won one areal duel from two attempts, and won four of his six ground duels.
He also passed the ball precisely 73 times from 85 attempts to cap off a good individual display.
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07:00 - 19.02.2024
FKFPL Analysis : How Gor Mahia’s Austin Odhiambo proved too hot for City Stars to handle
Gor Mahia beat City Stars 1-0 courtesy of a goal by Benson Omala, but this is why Austin Odhiambo was the man that really won them that battle.
The scoring for both squads came late in the first half, with Oumar Diakité recording the first goal of the match in the 41st minute. Reims' lead wouldn't last long as Wesley Saïd scored in the first half's stoppage time.
In the second half, the two teams ramped up their offensive output as they searched for the second goal to claim all three points. Lens and Reims each had seven total shots in the final 45 minutes, but neither side could find the game-winner and settled for a draw.
Despite the draw, Lens remains in the thick of challenging for a UEFA Champions League spot next season. Les Sang et Or are only three points behind OGC Nice, so the result doesn't hinder any aspirations to play in Europe's top competition.
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06:00 - 19.02.2024
FOOTBALL The milestone Engin Firat will reach should Harambee Stars face African champions Ivory Coast in June
Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat, a highly accomplished and internationally successful figure in Turkish football, is on the brink of achieving a remarkable new record.
As for Reims, the draw does see their chances of playing in a European competition fading, as they're now six points behind Stade Brestois, who are in fifth place. Will Still and his team have to start securing wins if they want to maintain themselves in the race.
Reims will travel to the Stade Oceane for a road matchup against Le Havre next Sunday, while RC Lens welcomes Monaco to the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in a clash of two teams vying for a Champions League spot next season.
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14:30 - 18.02.2024
STARS ABROAD Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama gains more minutes under his belt in Montreal’s loss
Wanyama is trying to work his way back to Montreal’s starting line up, having been ostracised for the better part of last season.
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