African footballers continued their impressive performances across European leagues over the weekend, with several stars making headlines for their clubs.
Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon / Manchester United)
The forward scored his fourth goal in four matches during a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, heading home a cross from Amad Diallo. Mbeumo now shifts focus to Cameroon’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against DR Congo.
Idrissa Gueye (Senegal / Everton)
Gueye scored in Everton’s 2–0 victory over Fulham, his second goal this season — already halfway to surpassing his best-ever tally in an Everton shirt.
Ibrahim Sangaré (Ivory Coast / Nottingham Forest)
Sangaré opened his goal account for Forest in a 3–1 win over Leeds, helping the club secure their first league victory since opening day.
Yan Diomande (Ivory Coast / RB Leipzig)
The teenage sensation scored for the third consecutive week in Leipzig’s 3–1 defeat to Hoffenheim, continuing a fine run of form with both goals and assists.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon / Marseille)
Aubameyang found the net in Marseille’s 3–0 win over Brest, maintaining the club’s title challenge in Ligue 1.
Mamadou Sangaré (Mali / Lens)
Sangaré scored and won a red-card-inducing foul in Lens’ 4–1 victory over Monaco, a win that lifted them to third place on the table.
African players continue to demonstrate their quality across top leagues, underlining the continent’s growing influence in world football.
