In a thrilling London derby, Democratic Republic of Congo forward Yoane Wissa scored a remarkable goal that helped Brentford secure a 2-2 draw against Chelsea over the weekend.
Wissa, 27, executed a spectacular bicycle kick to beat goalkeeper Dorde Petrovic and find the back of the net, giving Brentford a 2-1 lead in the second half.
However, French international Axel Disasi equalized, leaving Brentford six points clear of the relegation zone with 11 games remaining in the season.
Below are some highlights of African players making their mark in the top European leagues:
ENGLAND
YOANE WISSA (Brentford)
Chelsea opened the scoring through Senegalese player Nicolas Jackson, but Wissa’s brilliant goal shifted the momentum in favor of Brentford, showcasing his sixth goal of the season in a memorable fashion.
ANTOINE SEMENYO (Bournemouth)
Ghanaian midfielder Semenyo sealed a 2-0 victory for Bournemouth against Burnley with his fifth goal of the season, displaying accuracy and finesse in his late goal that secured the win for his team.
SPAIN
YOUSSEF EN-NESYRI (Sevilla)
Moroccan forward En-Nesyri shined by scoring two quick goals for Sevilla in a crucial 3-2 La Liga victory over Real Sociedad, further solidifying his impressive season tally to nine goals.
MUNIR EL HADDADI (Las Palmas)
Spain-born Moroccan player El Haddadi contributed a vital goal for Las Palmas in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Getafe, showcasing his scoring abilities and impact in the match.
GERMANY
SERHOU GUIRASSY (Stuttgart)
Guinea’s Guirassy showcased his goal-scoring prowess by netting twice for Stuttgart in a crucial 3-2 victory over Wolfsburg, boosting his impressive season total to 20 goals in the Bundesliga.
FRANCE
PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG (Marseille)
Former African Player of the Year Aubameyang played a crucial role in Marseille’s 5-1 victory over Clermont, contributing with a goal that helped secure the win for his team in a dominant performance.
TEREM MOFFI (Nice)
Nigeria’s Moffi made an early impact for Nice by scoring a goal against Toulouse, although his effort was not enough as the team suffered a 2-1 defeat after Toulouse’s comeback in the second half.
AFP