AFRICAN STARS SHINE ACROSS EUROPE’S TOP LEAGUES
It was another stellar weekend for African internationals, who delivered goals, assists, and memorable performances across Europe’s top five leagues — and beyond. Here’s a roundup of the standout contributions:
🇩🇪 GERMANY / Bundesliga – Matchday 12
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang continues to be Borussia Dortmund’s key man. The Gabonese striker scored in the 12th minute and later provided an assist for Marco Reus, but Dortmund could only manage a 2-2 draw against Paderborn.
🏴 ENGLAND / Premier League – Matchday 12
A battle of Ivorians unfolded at the Etihad.
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Wilfried Bony struck early for Swansea (9th minute), netting his 5th Premier League goal of the season.
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But Yaya Touré had the last word, scoring the winner as Manchester City came from behind to win 2-1.
🇪🇸 SPAIN / La Liga – Matchday 12
Medhi Lacen, the Algerian midfielder, found the net for Getafe, but it wasn’t enough to avoid a 2-1 defeat to Villarreal. Still, it marks a personal milestone, with over 200 La Liga appearances for the veteran.
🇫🇷 FRANCE / Ligue 1 – Matchday 14
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Modibo Maïga (Mali) kept Metz competitive against PSG, scoring twice from the penalty spot. PSG won 3-2, but Maïga’s brace was a highlight.
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Bengali-Fodé Koïta (Franco-Guinean) scored a stunning goal for Caen in a 2-2 draw with Monaco.
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Souleymane Camara (Senegal) sealed Montpellier’s 2-0 win over Toulouse with a late strike.
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In the clash between Bordeaux and Marseille, two African-born talents starred:
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Thomas Touré (Franco-Ivorian) opened the scoring with a crisp finish.
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Mario Lemina (Franco-Gabonese) responded with a powerful header for Marseille, who eventually won 3-1 to stay top of the table.
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🇮🇹 ITALY / Serie A – Matchday 12
The Milan derby ended 1-1, but both goals came from African-born players:
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Jérémy Ménez (France, of DR Congolese descent) gave AC Milan the lead with his fifth goal of the season.
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Joel Obi (Nigeria) leveled the score for Inter Milan, netting in the 61st minute.
🇹🇷 TURKEY / Süper Lig
In Turkey, Demba Ba was the weekend’s standout performer. The Senegalese striker scored a brace for Beşiktaş against Kasimpasa, continuing his superb form.
African players continue to light up European football — whether scoring, assisting, or leading their teams — their influence is undeniable.
