Majeed Ashimeru marked his competitive debut for St Gallen with a opening day victory on Saturday as they recorded a narrow 2-1 over FC Basel in the Swiss Super League.

The budding youngster is on season-long loan deal from Austrian giants Red Bull Salzburg.

Cedric Itten opened the scoring in the 54th minute but Jordi Quintilla scored an own goal in the 66th minute as he put the ball past his own goalkeeper to give the home side

Ashimeru impressed in midfield and lasted the entire duration of the match.

By Daraja Mutari