South Africa: Togolese Striker Abraw Calmadine Fires Free State Stars to Victory
Often criticized for his lack of efficiency in front of goal, Calmadine Abraw has finally silenced his detractors. The Togolese international found the net twice in a week, helping Free State Stars claim a 3-1 win over Platinum Stars on matchday 17 of the South African Premier Soccer League.
🟢 First-Half Opener
Abraw opened the scoring just past the half-hour mark after a well-worked team move, giving the Bethlehem-based club the advantage heading into halftime.
⚽ Second-Half Drama
Despite an early equalizer from Platinum Stars after the break, it was Sekola’s brace (63rd and 73rd minutes) that secured the crucial win for Free State Stars.
🔥 Back-to-Back Goals
This goal comes just a week after Abraw broke his duck in the 2-2 draw against Black Aces (matchday 15), marking his second goal in two consecutive league matches.
📈 Escaping the Danger Zone
With this victory, Free State Stars climbed to 18 points, temporarily moving out of the relegation zone, regardless of the outcomes of Sunday’s rescheduled fixtures.
A timely resurgence for the former Châteauroux forward, who now seems to be finding his rhythm in the South African league.
