South Africans Abroad: Campbell makes UEFA Champions League debut
Campbell has joined a long list of South African footballers to have played in the UEFA Champions League with his debut for Club Brugge.
Bafana Bafana attacker Shandre Campbell officially made his UEFA Champions League debut for Club Brugge.
Brugge took on Kairat Almaty in their quest for the playoffs qualification, and Campbell was introduced late into the game.
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SOUTH AFRICANS ABROAD: CAMPBELL GRACES UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE STAGE
The speedy left-footed player came on in the 78th minute to replace teammate Carlos Forbs.
At the time, Club Brugge were already leading Kairat 3-0 before adding a fourth towards the end of the game.
Kairat did find the back of the net deep into stoppage time, but what was important was the win for Campbell’s Club Brugge.
The match ended 4-1 in favour of the Belgian outfit.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR CLUB BRUGGE?
Campbell and his Club Brugge will now face French Ligue 1 giants Marseille in their crucial final group match on 28 January.
A win for Club Brugge, who are currently on seven points from seven games, could be enough to secure them a place in the UEFA Champions League playoffs.
Kairat, on the other hand, have already been eliminated alongside Villareal who are both on a point from seven games.