Five African Legends Who Scored in a Champions League Final
Scoring in the UEFA Champions League is a remarkable achievement, but finding the net in the final of Europe’s most prestigious club competition is a feat that only a select few manage. For African players, this is an even rarer distinction.
Mohamed Salah, who scored for Liverpool in last Saturday’s final, joined an exclusive list of African footballers who have left their mark on the biggest stage in club football. History will forever remember these trailblazers:
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Rabah Madjer – Porto, 1987
The Algerian striker famously scored a stunning backheel goal in Porto’s 2-1 triumph over Bayern Munich, a moment that still echoes in Champions League folklore. -
Samuel Eto’o – Barcelona, 2006
The Cameroonian forward netted in Barcelona’s 2-1 victory against Arsenal, helping the Catalan giants lift the trophy. -
Didier Drogba – Chelsea, 2012
Drogba’s powerful presence in attack paid off as he scored the equalizer against Bayern Munich in the final, eventually helping Chelsea win on penalties. -
Sadio Mané – Liverpool, 2018
The Senegalese star opened the scoring against Real Madrid in the 2018 final, leaving his mark even though Liverpool fell 3-1. -
Mohamed Salah – Liverpool, 2019
Salah scored early in the final against Tottenham Hotspur, demonstrating his class and cementing his place among Africa’s elite performers in the Champions League.
These five players have not only scored goals but have also carved their names in the history of African football, inspiring future generations to dream big on the European stage.
