TORONTO - The following have been named Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) soccer student-athletes of the week for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 2.

MALE: Abdul Ibrahim, Algonquin

Abdul Ibrahim scored three goals in two road matches this weekend as Algonquin improved to 3-0-0 on the regular season. Ibrahim scored once in a 2-0 win at Fleming-Peterborough on Friday, and followed this up with a two-goal performance in a 6-0 victory over Durham on Saturday. Ibrahim is the reigning OCAA East region rookie of the year and OCAA all-star.

FEMALE: Shawna Druif, Redeemer

Goalkeeper Shawna Druif has not allowed a goal in three matches this season, as Redeemer has jumped out to a 3-0-0 record. Redeemer opened the season with a 3-0 win against Niagara last Tuesday, followed by a 2-0 victory over Lambton on Friday and a 1-0 win over St. Clair on Saturday. All three matches were played at Redeemer. Druif faces a tough test against defending OCAA champion Humber on Wednesday.

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