In the latest weekly review of African performances across the 5 major European football leagues, a notable highlight was the return of Max Alain Gradel to the spotlight after a lengthy injury absence. After 18 months, he found the back of the net in Ligue 1, contributing to Saint-Etienne’s victory. Additionally, Samuel Eto’o achieved his first notable milestone with Chelsea.
In Spain (Matchday 9), Real Valladolid faced a tough challenge against Sevilla FC, trailing 0-2 with only ten minutes remaining. However, they managed to equalize and secure a draw. The Angolan striker Manucho played a crucial role, scoring his first goal of the season in the 81st minute, setting the stage for Ebert to restore parity.
