A blunder by Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana contributed to Manchester United’s 3-1 home loss to Brighton in the Premier League over the weekend. Onana lost possession after gathering a cross, allowing Georginio Rutter to seal the scoring for Brighton at Old Trafford.
Despite United’s struggles, other African players excelled across Europe’s major leagues, showcasing their talent and resilience.
England:
- Yankuba Minteh (Brighton): The Gambian winger set Brighton on course for a 3-1 victory with a fifth-minute tap-in, marking his third goal since joining from Newcastle.
- Iliman Ndiaye (Everton): The Senegalese forward scored his sixth goal of the season, helping Everton defeat Tottenham 3-2 and climb four points above the relegation zone.
- Paul Onuachu (Southampton): The Nigerian striker netted his first goal for Southampton in their 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest, scoring a late header.
Spain:
- Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid): The Moroccan international bounced back from an early missed chance to score in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Las Palmas, delivering a commanding performance.
Italy:
- Boulaye Dia (Lazio): The Senegalese striker scored a brilliant solo goal in Lazio’s 3-0 victory over Verona, keeping the team in Champions League contention.
Germany:
- Mohamed Amoura (Wolfsburg): The Algerian forward scored twice in Wolfsburg’s narrow 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich, delivering a standout performance.
- Samuel Essende (Augsburg): The Congolese striker scored both goals in Augsburg’s 2-0 win over Werder Bremen, continuing their strong 2025 run.
France:
- Augustine Boakye (Saint-Etienne): The Ghanaian midfielder rescued a crucial point with an 86th-minute equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Nantes, aiding his team’s relegation battle.
African players continue to make their mark in Europe, delivering pivotal performances across various leagues while showcasing their resilience and skill.
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