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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>By Sports Reporter<\/b> –<\/p>\n

ZIMBABWE international midfielder Marshall Munetsi continues to establish himself as a key player at French Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims after scoring an important goal in their 1-1 draw against Metz on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The Warriors\u2019 hardworking midfielder gave Stade de Reims the lead just seven minutes into the contest with a close range header.<\/p>\n

It was Munetsi\u2019s second league goal for the club since his arrival in 2019.<\/p>\n

Stade de Reims were however unable to hold on to their lead as Metz found the equaliser less than 10 minutes later through Habib Ma\u00efga.<\/p>\n

Both teams were unable to find the winner as the match ended in a draw.<\/p>\n

However it was a good outing for Munetsi as he continues to make an impact in the French top flight league.<\/p>\n

His good performance on Sunday will be a confidence booster ahead of next week\u2019s high profile encounter against a star studded Paris Saint Germain, which is expected to field Argentine superstar Lionel Messi for the first time since his high profile move from Barcelona.<\/p>\n

Reims, who are without a win or defeat after drawing their first three matches of the season, will host Paris Saint Germain at the Stade Auguste Delaune on Sunday.<\/p>\n

While Munetsi continues to shine in France, meanwhile his compatriot Tino Kadewere has been enduring a difficult start to the season.<\/p>\n

Kadewere, who is yet to start for Olympique Lyon this season, was introduced as a substitute in the 71st minute as his winless side drew 3-3 against Clermont.<\/p>\n

The 25-year old missed the season opener versus Brest early in the month and made a cameo in the Lyon\u2019s second game against Angers.<\/p>\n

Kadewere has been receiving limited game time after missing the majority of Lyon\u2019s preseason. The Zimbabwe international underwent surgery towards the end of last season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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