The weekend was highlighted by European championships, where African players made a strong impression. Christian Kofane found the net, Aubameyang provided an assist, while Diao and Belloumi both scored twice.
Assane Diao, Mohamed Belloumi, doubles on the agenda
The Senegalese and the Algerian each scored a brace for their respective teams. Assane Diao played a key role in Como's 4-1 victory over Genoa. Thanks to his goals and this win, Como continues its unbeaten start to the season.
In the Premier League, Hull City failed to secure a win. However, they relied on two goals from Mohamed Belloumi to earn a draw. The Algerian forward scored twice in just 6 minutes. This equalizer at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea keeps Hull City in 3rd place in the standings.
Aubameyang, essential, Pépé scores in Spain
Deportivo La Coruña managed to overturn Villarreal, thanks to the outstanding form of their striker: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabonese player provided two assists, first for Lusimi Cruz who equalized, and then for Zakaria Eddahchouri, who scored in the 89th minute.
Ivorian forward Nicolas Pépé opened the scoring for the Yellow Submarine in the 19th minute. This marks his 2nd goal of the season for the former Gunner.
Tapsoba – Kofane, the dynamic of Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen drew against Augsburg. Despite an all-African goal in the 18th minute, Bayer had to settle for a point. From a long pass by Burkinabé Edmond Tapsoba, Cameroonian Christian Kofane opened the scoring with a low shot.
Malick Yalcouye and Serhou Guirassy were also crucial for their teams. A goal for the Malian in Brighton's 5-0 victory, and two goals disallowed, plus an assist from the Guinean with Dortmund.
