By Milcah Tanimu
In a thrilling London derby against Chelsea, Democratic Republic of Congo forward Yoane Wissa showcased his prowess by scoring a stunning bicycle kick for Brentford. The acrobatic goal, his sixth of the season, left spectators in awe and temporarily gave Brentford a 2-1 lead. However, the match ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving Brentford six points above the Premier League relegation zone.
Here are some other notable performances by African players in major European leagues:
England – Yoane Wissa (Brentford):
Wissa’s incredible goal stole the spotlight in the London derby against Chelsea. This marks his sixth goal of the season and contributes to Brentford’s fight to stay above the relegation zone.
*England – Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth):*
Ghanaian midfielder Semenyo secured a 2-0 victory for Bournemouth against Burnley with his fifth goal of the season. His precise shot from the right flank in the 88th minute sealed the team’s first league win in 2024.
*Spain – Youssef En-Nesyri (Sevilla):*
Moroccan striker En-Nesyri scored two goals within 13 minutes in a 3-2 La Liga win over Real Sociedad. His season tally now stands at nine goals.
Spain – Munir El Haddadi (Las Palmas):
El Haddadi, a Spain-born Moroccan international, scored in the 3-3 draw between Getafe and Las Palmas, leveling the game on the 57th minute.
*Germany – Serhou Guirassy (Stuttgart):*
Guinean international Guirassy netted twice in Stuttgart’s 3-2 victory over Wolfsburg, bringing his Bundesliga season goal tally to an impressive 20.
*France – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Marseille):*
Former Gabon captain Aubameyang played a pivotal role in Marseille’s 5-1 triumph over Clermont, contributing to a second-half goal rush.
*France – Terem Moffi (Nice):*
Nigerian striker Moffi, part of the Africa Cup of Nations runners-up squad, scored an early goal for Nice against Toulouse, although the team ultimately suffered a 2-1 defeat.
African players continue to make significant contributions across Europe, showcasing their skills and making an impact in various top leagues.