Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa delivered standout performances as Brentford stormed to a 4-2 home win over Brighton on Saturday, with both African forwards finding the net and contributing assists in a commanding Premier League display.
Cameroonian international Mbeumo opened the scoring and added a second to restore Brentford’s lead after Brighton had briefly levelled.
His two-goal haul takes his tally to 18 in the league this season, underlining his crucial role in Brentford’s frontline.
The 25-year-old also turned provider, supplying the assist for Yoane Wissa’s goal, which all but settled the contest.
Wissa, representing the Democratic Republic of Congo, matched Mbeumo’s influence on the evening.
He provided the assist for Mbeumo’s second strike before finishing off a clinical Brentford move in the 58th minute to notch his 16th league goal of the campaign.
The attacking pair’s chemistry and movement proved too much for Brighton’s defence, who struggled to contain their pace and precision throughout the match.
The win not only boosts Brentford’s position in the table but also marks a significant moment in the club’s history.
With both Mbeumo and Wissa surpassing ten goals on home turf this season, Brentford became the first team in Europe’s top five leagues to feature two players achieving that feat.
The record highlights the potency of their attack and the evolution of Thomas Frank’s side into one of the Premier League’s most unpredictable threats.
Brighton, meanwhile, found themselves chasing the game for much of the afternoon. Despite a spirited effort that saw them equalise once, they were ultimately undone by Brentford’s clinical finishing and high-energy pressing.
The visitors did manage to score twice but were unable to match the hosts’ intensity and quality in the final third.
The result leaves Brentford with renewed confidence heading into the final stretch of the season. What once looked like a campaign of consolidation is now shaping into a statement of intent, with the club’s attacking duo playing some of the best football of their careers.
Mbeumo, who has consistently stepped up as a key figure this season, was once again at the centre of everything positive for Brentford.
His sharp movement, intelligent positioning, and decisive finishing showcased why he is considered one of the most technically gifted forwards in the division.
Wissa, on the other hand, has emerged as the perfect complement—combining energy, creativity, and an instinct for goal that has seen him become just as vital.
Their link-up play and mutual understanding were central to Brentford’s success on the day, creating opportunities not just for each other but for their teammates, who fed off the momentum they generated.
As the season nears its close, Brentford’s performance against Brighton stands as a reminder of how far the club has come, and how two African stars have become the driving force behind one of the Premier League’s most entertaining attacking units.
