Here’s a summary of the standout performances by African players in the top European leagues over the weekend:
England (FA Cup):
- Ivorian Lacina Traoré scored on his debut for Everton with a backheel goal in their 3-1 win against Swansea.
Germany (Bundesliga):
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a double for Borussia Dortmund in their 4-0 victory over Frankfurt, bringing his season tally to 12 goals.
- Cameroonian Eric Choupo-Moting scored for Mainz in their 2-0 win against Hanover.
Italy (Serie A):
- Ghanaian defender Kwadwo Asamoah scored his first goal of the season for Juventus in their 3-1 win against Chievo Verona.
- Senegalese Pape Moussa Konaté scored his first Serie A goal for Genoa in their comeback draw against Parma.
France (Ligue 1):
- Cameroonian Nicolas Nkoulou scored his first goal of the season for Marseille in their 1-1 draw against Saint-Etienne.
- Ivorian Serge Aurier scored for Toulouse in their 3-1 victory over Lorient.
- Malian-born Gueida Fofana scored for Lyon in their 3-1 win against Ajaccio.
- Zambian Stoppila Sunzu scored the only goal for Sochaux in their 1-0 win against Guingamp.
Additionally, there were notable performances from other African players across various leagues, showcasing their impact and contributions to their respective teams.
