African players showcased their talent in European football over the weekend. Notably, Congolese striker Dieumerci Mbokani scored a hat-trick, contributing to Anderlecht’s 3-0 victory against Cercle de Bruges in Belgium. Other standout performances include the Nigerian John Chibuike’s hat-trick for Rosenborg in Norway, and Ivorian Wilfried Bony’s goal for Vitesse Arnhem in the NetherlandsNetherlands, resulting in a 2-2 draw against Ado Den Haag.
In Austria, German-born Congolese Richard Sukuta-Pasu scored his second goal of the season for Sturm Graz in a 4-1 win against St Andra. Moroccan Zouhir Benouahi secured a double for Azal Baku in Azerbaijan’s 3-1 victory against Revan Baku.
Ghanaian Abraham Kumedor, Senegalese Saliou Cissé, and other African players made significant contributions to their respective teams in various leagues. In Switzerland, Tunisian Nassim Ben Khalifa secured a victory for the Zurich Grasshoppers with a goal against Geneva.
Overall, African players demonstrated their skills and impact across different European leagues, leaving a mark with their notable performances.