Cameroon’s Andre Onana endured a tough outing for Manchester United, but several African players delivered standout performances across Europe’s top leagues, showcasing their class and influence.
England
Yankuba Minteh’s early goal set Brighton on their way to a stunning 3-1 win over Manchester United. The Gambian winger capitalized on Kaoru Mitoma’s assist, marking his third goal for the Seagulls since joining from Newcastle. Senegal’s Iliman Ndiaye was crucial for Everton, netting a superb strike in their 3-2 victory over Tottenham, helping David Moyes secure his first win in his managerial return. Meanwhile, Nigerian forward Paul Onuachu scored his maiden goal for Southampton in a stoppage-time consolation during their 3-2 loss to Nottingham Forest.
Spain
Brahim Diaz, representing Morocco, overcame an early miss to score Real Madrid’s second goal in a dominant 4-1 win over Las Palmas. His decisive contributions ensured Los Blancos maintained their momentum in La Liga.
Italy
Senegalese striker Boulaye Dia dazzled for Lazio, scoring a stunning solo goal in their 3-0 victory over Verona. Collecting Matteo Guendouzi’s pass, Dia evaded three defenders before unleashing a clinical left-foot finish, reinforcing Lazio’s position in the Serie A top four.
Germany
Algerian Mohamed Amoura was Wolfsburg’s standout in a narrow 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich, scoring twice and nearly inspiring an upset. His brace came through opportunistic finishing, capitalizing on Bayern’s defensive lapses. Congolese forward Samuel Essende shone for Augsburg, scoring both goals in their 2-0 triumph over Werder Bremen, securing a crucial win in their Bundesliga revival.
France
Ghanaian Augustine Boakye salvaged a vital point for Saint-Etienne in their relegation fight. His late left-footed strike earned a 1-1 draw against Nantes, keeping their survival hopes alive.
While Onana’s error proved costly for Manchester United, African players across Europe delivered moments of brilliance, underlining their growing influence in football’s top competitions.
