Joy as Kenyan International Finally Makes Debut for Top European Club

• Eric Johana was introduced in the dying minutes of Waasland-Beveren's clash with Virton on Sunday, March 6
• However, he nearly had a debut to forget as he picked a yellow card just two minutes after coming on after he fouled an opposition player
• The former Mathare United attacking midfielder joined Waasland-Beveren back in January on a free transfer from Jonkopings Sodra

Kenyan international Eric Johana has finally made his bow for Waasland-Beveren nearly two months after he joined the Belgian club.

Johana signed for Waasland-Beveren during the January transfer window on a six-month contract after departing Swedish outfit Jonkopings Sodra.

Eric Johana debuts for Waasland-Beveren

And after weeks of waiting, the 27-year-old was able to earn some minutes under his belt with the Belgian second-tier side on Sunday, March 6.

The versatile midfielder was introduced in the 87th minute of the clash against Virton, replacing Abdel Al Badaoui who was subbed off.

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However, he was unlucky during the debut as he picked a yellow card just two minutes after coming off after fouling a Virton player.

Waasland-Beveren on course for promotion

Fortunately for Johana, his side were able to secure a 3-1 comfortable win during the Belgian First Division B encounter and are on course to secure promotion to the top flight.

A second-half brace from Daniel Maderner and Kevin Hoggas' 60th minute goal were enough to earn the home side a deserved victory.

The Beveren-based outfit currently sit third on the standings with 36 points, five points behind second-placed RWD Molenbeek Brussels.