SA star nets late winner in Europe

South African attacking midfielder Rowan Human scored a last-gasp winner as his team, FK Partizani, secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Bylis in the Albanian league.

Bylis broke the deadlock in the half-hour mark, before Rrok Toma leveled matters in the 81st minute, paving way for Human to net in stoppage time to steal maximum points.

Partizani climbed to fifth on the Kategoria Superiore standings, having picked up 30 points in 23 league outings.

Human signed for the 17-time Albanian champions on a two-year deal at the beginning of the season, after parting ways with Betway Premiership side AmaZulu.

The 25-year-old couldn't agree to new contractual terms from Usuthu, and was subsequently said to have been offered to Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, but a deal never materialized.

Since returning to Europe, the playmaker has chipped in with three goals and a solitary assist in 19 matches across all competitions.

Human will be eager to maintain momentum when Partizani host relegation-threatened KF Tirana on Sunday, 15 February.

Hlayisani Magoro

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