Ekstein, who joined Salah on a two-year-deal recently, was instrumental in his side’s 5-3 victory against Zire FC in a pre-season friendly match on Saturday.
The former Chiefs crowd favourite scored both goals in the second half of the game.
Ekstein left Chiefs before the end of the 2018/19 season after failing to agree to a new contract with the Soweto Giants.
The 28-year-old will look to build on his impressive start for Sabah when the Azerbaijan league starts.
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