European triumph for African stars: Salah's goal and selfies secure Liverpool's championship
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🚨 African Football Aces Shining in Europe! 🇳🇬🇬🇧🇩🇪🇫🇷
Football aficionados across Europe witnessed an electrifying spectacle recently as key African players lit up the fields!
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The 32-year-old pharaoh, Mohamed Salah, of Liverpool FC, truly outdid himself as he notched a staggering 28th league goal this season—a record six goals ahead of Newcastle United's Alexander Isak.1 Reminded of their 2020 triumph, Salah claimed this success surpassed it significantly.
Meanwhile, Antoine Semenyo, the Ghanaian midfielder of Bournemouth FC, put in a strong performance in a game against Manchester United. Semenyo's powerful 23rd-minute strike, albeit slightly deflected by Casemiro, helped keep the score level at 1-1.2
As for Nicolas Jackson, the Senegalese striker of Chelsea FC, his 27th-minute goal in a match against Everton broke his 13-game goal drought, giving Chelsea a crucial 1-0 victory. Jackson's 10th goal this season proved the deciding factor in a hard-fought battle, boosting Chelsea to fifth place.3
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Serhou Guirassy, the Guinea international forward of Borussia Dortmund, demonstrated his versatility in a 3-2 victory against Hoffenheim. Guirassy put Dortmund ahead with a low shot into the bottom left corner, then set up fellow teammate Waldemar Anton for the decisive fifth-minute added-time goal.4 This season, Guirassy has scored 30 goals and provided 9 assists, showcasing his outstanding skillset.5
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Youssouf Ndayishimiye, the Burundian defender of Nice FC, spearheaded his team in a thrilling 3-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain, effectively ending their hopes of maintaining an undefeated season. Ndayishimiye scored the killer third goal and wore the captain's armband.6 With his second goal in three games, Ndayishimiye proved his importance to the team.7
A standout performer in this league has been Amine Gouiri, the Algerian forward of Marseille FC. In an exceptional display against Brest, Gouiri bagged a hat-trick, clinching a 4-1 victory and pushing Marseille into second place.8 Gouiri's latest performance further highlights his potential in the world of football.9
Other notable African footballers currently making headlines include Sadio Mané, who continues to captivate European audiences with his unparalleled skills at the age of 30, and Victor Osimhen, a formidable force in the Italian league with his powerful play.10
Keep an eye on your favorite African footballers as they continue to make waves in European leagues! 👀📺📱
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- Mohamed Salah, the Algeria international for Liverpool FC in the English Premier League, broke his own record this season with a remarkable 28th league goal, solidifying his status as a key player in European football.
- Antoine Semenyo, a midfielder of Ghanaian descent playing for Bournemouth FC, displayed impressive skill in a game against Manchester United, scoring a deflected goal in the 23rd minute that kept the score level at 1-1.
- Nicolas Jackson, the Senegalese striker of Chelsea FC, ended his 13-game goal drought with a crucial 27th-minute goal against Everton, securing a 1-0 victory and cementing his importance to the team's success.
- Serhou Guirassy, the Guinea international forward for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, showcased his versatility by putting his team ahead with a low shot against Hoffenheim and setting up Waldemar Anton for the decisive goal in a 3-2 victory.
- Youssouf Ndayishimiye, the Burundian defender of Nice FC in Ligue 1, spearheaded his team to a 3-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain, effectively ending their hopes of maintaining an undefeated season and proving his importance to the team.
- Amine Gouiri, the Algerian forward for Marseille FC, demonstrated his outstanding skill with a hat-trick against Brest, pushing Marseille into second place and further highlighting his potential in the world of football.
- Sadio Mané, the forward of Senegalese origin at Lazio in the Italian league, and Victor Osimhen, a formidable force for Napoli, continue to captivate European audiences with their unparalleled skills and impressive play.
