Salah strikes twice as African stars shine in Europe

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.

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