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African footballers were among the standout performers across several of Europe’s leading leagues over the weekend, with players from Algeria, Mali, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and Senegal making notable contributions for their respective clubs.
In England, Algeria’s Mohamed Belloumi enjoyed a memorable outing for Hull City, scoring twice in the club’s 2-2 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Malian midfielder Malick Yalcouye also found the net as Brighton secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Coventry.
Ghana forward Inaki Williams rescued a point for Athletic Bilbao in Spain, scoring late in their 1-1 draw with Elche. In Italy, Nigerian striker Akor Adams opened the scoring for Venezia against Fiorentina, although his side eventually suffered a 4-2 defeat.
Cameroon’s Christian Kofane was on target for Bayer Leverkusen in Germany during their 2-2 draw with Augsburg, while Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy played a key role in his side’s 3-0 win over Paderborn despite having two goals ruled out for offside.
In France, Senegal international Abdallah Sima helped Lens fight back against Le Mans, scoring shortly before half-time as the match ended 2-2. The performances underline the growing influence of African players across Europe’s major football competitions.
