Ghana's John Paintsil was in action for the first time for South African side Santos FC as they pipped Roses United 1-0 away in Johannesburg on Friday eveining.
The ex-Fulham right-back had to wait for over a month to make his debut after he obtained his long-awaited work permit.
The 32-year-old last played for the Ghana Black Stars during the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.
Paintsil joins National First Division side Santos in October this year.
After a spell in Israel, Painstil spent six years in England where he played for West Ham, Fullham and Leicester City.
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