Victor Osimhen, hailing from Nigeria, showcased his football prowess by not only being crowned African Player of the Year but also contributing to Napoli’s 2-1 Serie A victory over Cagliari. The 24-year-old striker, who commenced his professional journey with Wolfsburg in 2017 and later played for Belgian and French clubs, has been a pivotal force for Napoli since joining three years ago.
In England, Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United impressed by scoring two goals in a resounding 3-0 victory against Wolves at the London Stadium. The Ghanaian forward, 23, displayed his skill with a left-footed shot from outside the box in the 22nd minute and added another with his right foot ten minutes later, both assisted by Lucas Paqueta. Kudus has now accumulated five goals in the Premier League.
Senegal’s Nicolas Jackson, a forward for Chelsea, continued his stellar performance by scoring his seventh Premier League goal of the season in a 2-0 win against Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge. The 22-year-old found the net by tapping into an empty goal just after the hour mark, capitalizing on a cross from Cole Palmer.
In Italy, Victor Osimhen continued to shine, heading Napoli into the lead in a home victory over Cagliari. The Nigerian’s well-timed header marked his seventh goal of the Serie A campaign, contributing to Napoli’s position as the fifth-ranked team, 14 points behind league leaders Inter Milan.
Moving to Germany, Victor Boniface of Bayer Leverkusen showcased his quality in a 3-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt. Boniface, a striker for Leverkusen, opened the scoring with his ninth goal of the season, firing a shot under Germany goalkeeper Kevin Trapp. The Nigerian then played a crucial role in setting up goals for Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, solidifying Leverkusen’s grip on the top spot.
In France, Brest captain and Benin forward Steve Mounie scored his third goal of the Ligue 1 campaign, helping his team secure a victory over Nantes. Mounie’s well-timed reaction to slam the ball into the net after a rebound off a Nantes defender’s chest increased Brest’s lead and positioned them fifth in the league table.