Here’s a roundup of the performances of African football players in various European leagues over the weekend:
France:
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang continued his impressive form by scoring his 17th goal of the season for Saint-Etienne in a 2-2 draw against Troyes.
- Djamel Bakar, a Comorian striker, scored for Nancy in their 2-0 victory against Rennes.
- Senegalese player Rémi Gomis opened the scoring for Valenciennes, but they ended up losing 4-3 to Bastia.
- Togolese midfielder Floyd Ayité scored but was then sent off in Reims’ 2-2 draw against Evian Thonon Gaillard.
- Ivorian Salomon Kalou scored the opening goal in Lille’s 2-1 victory over Brest.
- Franco-Ivorian Giovanio Sio and Congolese-origin striker Cédric Bakambu scored for Sochaux in their 2-1 win against Lyon.
Italy:
- No African scorers reported.
Spain:
- Equatorial Guinean Emiliano Nsue scored for Mallorca in their 2-3 loss against Deportivo La Corogne.
England:
- Ivorian Yaya Touré scored a goal for Manchester City in their 4-0 victory over Newcastle.
- Gervinho scored a goal and provided two assists for Arsenal in their 4-1 win against Reading.
- Ivorian Arouna Koné scored the only goal for Wigan in their match against Norwich.
Germany:
- No African scorers reported.
Netherlands:
- Ivorian Wilfried Bony scored his 27th goal of the season for Vitesse Arnheim in the Eredivisie.
These performances showcase the contribution of African players across various European football leagues.
