A-Leagues trio, incl. son of Kenya international, lead Joeys to another win on road to Asian Cup

The CommBank Joeys preserved their perfect start in AFC Under-17 Asian Cup qualifying after overcoming Bhutan 3-0.

Isuzu UTE A-League prospects Malik Olukhale (Melbourne Victory), Aston Reid (Sydney FC) and Luke Becvinovski (Melbourne City) fuelled Wednesday’s win as Carl Veart’s Australia took another step towards the 2026 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.

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After edging hosts Jordan in their opening qualifier, the Joeys broke Bhutan’s stubborn resistance midweek.

Victory young gun Olukhale broke the deadlock in the 47th minute.

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The skilful attacker, who has been at the club since the start of the 2023 academy season having previously played for Northcote City, also represented Victoria at last year’s National Championships and was part of the triumphant U15s squad.

Olukhale – whose father represented the Kenya national team – has now played for the club across all six age group and has done so in the space of two years.

Sydney’s Reid then doubled the lead five minutes later before City striker Becvinovski – the son of Victorian football legend Sash – sealed the points 15 minutes from the end.

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