Here’s a summary of the weekly performances of African internationals across various leagues:
England Premier League – Matchweek 28:
- Tottenham Hotspur secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Norwich, with Emmanuel Adebayor providing the assist for the winning goal.
- Norwich suffered a heavy defeat against Aston Villa, losing 1-4, with captain Sebastien Bassong scoring an own goal.
Germany Bundesliga – Matchday 23:
- Bayer Leverkusen lost ground in the Bundesliga with a defeat against Mainz, where Cameroonian Eric Choupo-Moting scored a goal with a backheel flick (Madjer).
- Senegalese Mame Biram Diouf’s goal for Hanover was cancelled out by Klavan, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Brunswick.
France Ligue 1 – Matchday 27:
- In the match between Ajaccio and Lille, Ivorian strikers Junior Tallo and Salomon Kalou stole the show, with Tallo scoring a brace for Ajaccio while Kalou netted a hat-trick for Lille in a 3-2 victory.
- Mustapha Yatabaré scored his 8th goal of the season for Guingamp in their 2-0 win against Nice.
- Congolese midfielder Prince Oniangue contributed to Reims’ 2-0 victory over Valenciennes, adding to his impressive tally of goals this season.
- Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew scored his first goal for Sochaux in a 2-0 win over Bordeaux.
Italy Serie A – Matchday 26:
- Sampdoria Genoa secured a 2-0 away victory against Torino, with Italian-Nigerian forward Stéfano Okaka-Chuka finding the back of the net.
Spain La Liga – Matchday 26:
- Levante claimed a crucial 2-0 victory against Osasuna, with Senegalese midfielder Pape Diop among the goal-scorers for Levante.
These performances showcase the impact of African internationals across various leagues in Europe.