Kenyan International Delighted After Marking Debut in Europe with Goal

Kenyan International Delighted After Marking Debut in Europe with Goal

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:58 PM
  • Marjolen Nekesa opened her goal account for FC Minsk on her debut during the final of the Belarussian Women's Super Cup
  • However, her goal was not enough from stopping her side from losing the Sunday, March 13, encounter
  • An elated Nekesa later took to social media to celebrate her latest milestone, revealing she was grateful

Kenyan international Marjolen Nekesa could hardly contain her delight after she marked her debut for FC Minsk with a goal during the final of the Belarussian Women's Super Cup.

The Harambee Starlets ace signed for the Belarusian women's football team based in Minsk earlier this month from the United States.

Kenyan international Marjolen Nekesa. Photo: Facebook/Marjolen Nekesa.
Nekesa swung into action to get her name on the scoresheet in the 66th minute of cup tie. Photo: Marjolen Nekesa.
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Marjolen Nekesa makes FC Minsk bow

However, the Kenyan star has not taken long to prove to her new side what she can offer.

The midfielder had a dream debut for her new side when she made her bow on Sunday, March 13, finding the back of the net in FC Minsk's 2-1 home defeat to Dinamo-BGU.

The visitors were impressive from the blow of the whistle, scoring the opener inside six minutes of action through Anna Pilipenko.

Tatyana Markushevskaya doubled Dinamo-BGU's lead in the 28th minute before Nekesa swung into action with her own in the 66th minute.

However, it was not enough to stop his side from losing as the hosts were unable to find an equaliser for the remainder of the tie to lose the final of the cup tie.

Marjolen Nekesa reacts to her first goal for FC Minsk

Meanwhile, Nekesa has since reacted to opening her goal account for FC Minsk on her debut.

The attacking midfielder took to social media to share the exciting news with her fans, revealing she was grateful.

"Hard luck on my debut but grateful for getting my first goal for the team," she posted on her Facebook page.

Olunga helps Al Duhail reach Amir Cup final

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Michael Olunga's Al-Duhail have booked a place in the final of the Amir Cup following their 3-2 win over Al Sadd.

The Harambee Stars skipper was on target during the Monday clash, with Ferjani Sassi scoring a brace.

Al-Duhail are now scheduled to battle Al-Gharafa in the final of the tournament set for Friday, March 18.

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