
African players continued to make their mark across Europe’s top leagues this weekend, with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah leading the charge. The Egyptian forward scored twice to propel Liverpool to a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth, solidifying his place among the Premier League’s all-time greats.
Salah’s brace took his season tally to 21 goals in 23 matches, a testament to his continued brilliance. His 178 Premier League goals place him sixth on the all-time scoring chart, highlighting his consistent impact on the league.
Elsewhere in England, Everton’s Guinean-Bissau striker, Beto, played a crucial role in his team’s 4-0 rout of Leicester City. Beto’s two goals provided a much-needed boost for Everton in their battle against relegation, injecting confidence and crucial points into their campaign.
Beyond England:
- Spain: Senegalese midfielder Pape Gueye scored a powerful goal for Villarreal in their 5-1 victory over Real Valladolid.
- Germany: Nigerian forward Victor Boniface continued his impressive form for Bayer Leverkusen, netting in their 3-1 win over Hoffenheim. Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy also found the back of the net for Borussia Dortmund.
- France: Egyptian forward Mostafa Mohamed scored the winning goal for Nantes in their 2-1 victory at Reims.
These are just a few of the many African players who excelled across Europe this weekend, showcasing the continent’s rich talent pool and their significant contributions to the world of football.