Sports Correspondent

Former Dynamos FC winger Bill Antonio made a successful return to the pitch on Sunday, playing his first match in ten months after recovering from a long-term knee injury.

The 22-year-old Zimbabwean international ruptured his ACL during a Belgian Pro League game in March and underwent months of rehabilitation.

Antonio marked his return with a 30-minute appearance in a behind-closed-doors practice match against Beveren, where he even scored an early effort, although it was ruled out for offside.

KV Mechelen ultimately won the practice match 4-0. Antonio’s successful return is a promising sign for his future in the sport.