It was a weekend filled with notable performances from African footballers across various European leagues:
France Ligue 1 J30:
- Abdoulaye Doucouré scored the winning goal for Rennes against Marseille.
- Wissam Ben Yedder netted for Toulouse, but Clark Nsikulu equalized for Evian TG.
- Serge Gakpé and Koffi Djidji helped Nantes secure a victory over Montpellier.
- Majeed Waris scored twice for Valenciennes, but their lead slipped as Issa Baradji scored a brace for Ajaccio.
- Mounir Obbadi scored for Monaco against Lille, with Divock Origi equalizing.
Italy Serie A J29:
- Gervinho scored his sixth goal of the season for AS Roma in their win against Chievo Verone.
- Isaac Cofie scored for Genoa, but Schelotto equalized for Parma.
England Premier League J31:
- Samuel Eto’o opened the scoring for Chelsea against Arsenal before being substituted due to injury, allowing Mohamed Salah to score his first goal for the Blues.
- Yaya Touré netted a hat-trick for Manchester City in their 5-0 win over Fulham, showcasing his class throughout the match.
- Wilfried Bony scored for Swansea in their defeat against Everton.
- Papiss Cissé secured a victory for Newcastle with his goal against Crystal Palace.
- Peter Odemwingie scored for Stoke City against Aston Villa, with Steven N’Zonzi also finding the net.
Spain La Liga J29:
- Yacine Brahimi scored the decisive goal for Granada in their win against Elche.
Overall, African players showcased their talent and contributed significantly to their teams’ performances across the European leagues.
Tags: France, Italy, England, Spain, Ligue 1, Serie A, Premier League, La Liga, performances, football, African players
