Mohamed Salah has made significant strides in the Premier League Golden Boot race, reducing Erling Haaland’s lead to just one goal following his successful penalty in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City this past weekend.
Currently, City’s Haaland leads with 12 goals, while Egypt’s Salah has netted 11. Other notable African players contributing to the scoring charts include Nicolas Jackson, Bryan Mbeumo, and Yoane Wissa, each with eight goals to their name.
In the Bundesliga, Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush is also in fine form, boasting an impressive tally of 13 goals in 12 matches for second-placed Eintracht Frankfurt.
Here’s a look at some standout African performers across Europe’s top leagues:
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Salah played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s victory over Manchester City, significantly impacting the title race. He first assisted Cody Gakpo’s opener in the 12th minute and later converted a penalty in the 78th minute, helping Liverpool extend their lead to nine points over second-placed Arsenal and 11 points ahead of City.
Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)
The Senegalese striker showcased his skills during Chelsea’s 3-0 win against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. Jackson opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a precise volley from a cross by Marc Cucurella.
Yoane Wissa (Brentford)
The forward from the Democratic Republic of Congo was instrumental in Brentford’s 4-1 triumph over Leicester City. Wissa equalized in the 25th minute with a close-range finish from a Kevin Schade assist, who later completed a hat-trick in the match.
Spain
Randy Nteka (Rayo Vallecano)
The Angolan midfielder scored Rayo Vallecano’s first goal against Athletic Bilbao, although his team ultimately lost 2-1. Nteka capitalized on a defensive error to score his first goal of the season.
Italy
Anas Haj Mohamed (Parma)
The 19-year-old Tunisia international made a memorable first start in Serie A by scoring Parma’s second goal in a 3-1 victory over Lazio. His curling shot in the 53rd minute helped secure Parma’s third win of the season.
Germany
Omar Marmoush (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Marmoush continued his excellent form as Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Heidenheim 4-0, closing the gap on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to four points. He opened the scoring with a first-time finish in the 22nd minute and added another goal midway through the second half.
France
Geoffrey Kondogbia (Marseille)
The Central African Republic international has adapted well to a new role as a centre-back under Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi. Kondogbia played a crucial part in the defense during Marseille’s 2-1 victory over Monaco in a key Ligue 1 match.
Abdoul Ouattara (Strasbourg)
The 19-year-old Ivorian midfielder, who graduated from Strasbourg’s academy, scored his first professional goal after coming off the bench in a 3-1 defeat to Brest.
