African players make their mark on European football

A blunder by Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana contributed to a 3-1 home loss for struggling Manchester United against Brighton in the Premier League at the weekend.   

He gathered a cross, then lost possession, and Georginio Rutter netted to complete the scoring at Old Trafford.

Gambian Yankuba Minteh was first to score for Brighton, who have won six of their last seven league games against United.

Here, AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers from the major European leagues:

  • ENGLAND
    • YANKUBA MINTEH (Brighton): The winger scored a crucial early goal against Manchester United, showcasing his growing impact at the club.
    • ILIMAN NDIAYE (Everton): The Senegalese forward scored a vital goal for Everton in their victory over Tottenham, helping them move further away from the relegation zone.   
    • PAUL ONUACHU (Southampton): The Nigerian striker scored a late goal for Southampton, but it was not enough to prevent a defeat against Nottingham Forest.
  • SPAIN
    • BRAHIM DIAZ (Real Madrid): The Moroccan midfielder scored a crucial goal for Real Madrid in their victory over Las Palmas.
  • ITALY
    • BOULAYE DIA (Lazio): The Senegalese striker scored a spectacular goal for Lazio in their win over Verona, showcasing his individual brilliance.
  • GERMANY
    • MOHAMED AMOURA (Wolfsburg): The Algerian forward scored two goals against Bayern Munich, demonstrating his attacking prowess.   
    • SAMUEL ESSENDE (Augsburg): The Congolese forward scored two goals to help Augsburg secure a valuable victory over Werder Bremen.   
  • FRANCE
    • AUGUSTINE BOAKYE (Saint-Etienne): The Ghanaian striker scored a late equalizer for Saint-Etienne, rescuing a vital point in their battle against relegation.

This overview highlights the significant contributions of African players to the success of their respective clubs across major European leagues.

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