Amavubi defender Ange Mutsinzi got off to a good start at the UEFA Europa League qualifiers as his new club Zira FK beat Moldovan side Sherrif FC 1-0 on Thursday, July 11.

Mutsinzi joined Zira FK recently. The team plays in the Azerbaijan topflight.

This is the defender’s first time to play in the Europa League qualifiers.

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During the victory over Sheriff FC, Mutsinzi came on as a substitute in the 77th minute to replace his Ivorian counterpart Stephane Acka.

He put up a good display in defence as his team moved on to keep a clean sheet and win the game 1-0, thanks to an 88th minute strike by Georgian attacker Davit Volkovi.

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"I am grateful for the win and the progress I am making. I believe I will keep getting better. There is potential, talent and zeal to be a top striker,” Mutsinzi said after the match.

"I just have to continue working hard and learning from my coaches and teammates. We won as a team,” he added.

The second leg of the game will be held on July 18.