The Bundesliga made its return this weekend, while England took a break from its busy holiday schedule, with the focus on cup competitions. Meanwhile, in France, Spain, and Italy, league action continued, with African players once again making their mark. Here’s an overview of their performances:
Germany – Matchday 18: Mohamed Abdellahoue’s early goal wasn’t enough for Stuttgart as they fell 1-2 to Mainz. Okazaki and Baller secured the win for Mainz. Dortmund remained stagnant with a 2-2 draw against Augsburg, despite Pierre-Emérick Aubameyang’s early substitution for Kuba.
Spain – Matchday 22: Jonathan Zongo made history by becoming the first Burkinabé to score in La Liga, helping Almeria secure a win over Getafe.
Italy – Matchday 21: Gervinho was instrumental in Roma’s 3-1 victory over Hellas Verona, providing an assist before scoring his fifth goal of the season.
France – Matchday 22: Abdou Traoré scored his first Ligue 1 goal for Bordeaux in their 2-0 win against Saint-Etienne. Souleymane Camara continued his fine form for Montpellier, contributing to their 3-1 victory over Nice. Mustapha Yatabaré opened the scoring for Guingamp against Paris Saint-Germain, but the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Lille struggled to win, with Vincent Enyeama conceding too many goals despite Salomon Kalou’s efforts in front of goal, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Rennes.
