Another eventful weekend for African internationals across Europe’s top leagues. Here’s a roundup of standout performances:
Germany – Matchday 19:
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a double for Borussia Dortmund, helping secure a 2-1 victory over Brünswick. He now shares the top scorer spot with Robert Lewandowski, both with 11 goals.
- Kevin Prince Boateng netted a goal for Schalke 04 in their 2-1 win against Wolfsburg.
- Mame Biram Diouf scored a crucial brace in the last ten minutes, leading Hanover to a 3-1 victory over Borussia Möchengladbach.
Italy:
- Balde Diao Keita scored for Lazio Rome in their 2-0 win over Chievo Verona.
Spain:
- Youssef El Arabi scored Granada’s only goal in their 2-1 loss to Celta Vigo.
France:
- Stoppila Sunzu’s goal secured Sochaux’s first win in a while, beating FC Nantes 1-0.
- Vincent Aboubakar scored for Lorient in their 2-2 draw against Monaco.
- Mbaye Niang scored for Montpellier in their 4-2 victory over Reims, while Ahmed El Kaoutari scored an own goal.
- Adama Ba and Ryad Boudebouz scored for Bastia in their 3-2 win against Guingamp, with Rachid Alioui netting twice for the latter.
- Cédric Hountondji scored Rennes’ goal in their 2-0 win over Lyon.
England:
- Kolo Touré’s error led to Liverpool’s draw against West Bromwich Albion, with Victor Anichebe equalizing for the Baggies.
Turkey:
- Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Eboué scored for Galatasaray in their 6-0 win over Bursaspor.
Belgium:
- Sekou Cissé’s goal secured Genk’s 2-0 win against Mechelen, ending their six-game losing streak in the league.
