This past weekend saw a flurry of goals and assists from African footballers in the English Premier League. Mohamed Salah continued his scoring spree for Liverpool, while Thomas Partey led Arsenal to a dominant victory over Manchester City. Other notable performances came from Alex Iwobi, Beto, and Demarai Gray for Everton, Ismaila Sarr for Tottenham, Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu for Southampton, and Ibrahim Sangare for Nottingham Forest.
This past weekend witnessed a flurry of goals and assists from Africa's premier footballers both domestically and internationally. We delve into the standout performances.\ Mohamed Salah continued his prolific run, adding two more goals to his season tally as Liverpool secured a crucial victory away to in-form Bournemouth.
His first strike came from the penalty spot, and he swiftly followed it up with a second to seal the points for the Reds, who now boast a commanding six-point lead over Arsenal at the summit of the Premier League table with a game in hand. Salah's remarkable form sees him reach an astonishing 21 goals and 13 assists in the league this season across 23 appearances.\While Manchester City may be enduring a challenging campaign, few could have predicted their 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal on Saturday. The Gunners initially took the lead, but Erling Haaland's equalizer just ten minutes after halftime momentarily balanced the scales. However, Thomas Partey's fierce drive from outside the box, deflected off John Stones, shifted the momentum decisively in Arsenal's favor. The Gunners then proceeded to score three more, leaving no doubt about the outcome. This marked Partey's third Premier League goal of the season, adding to his two assists. \Across the league, Alex Iwobi shone for Everton, scoring the fastest goal in the club's Premier League history, netting just 10.18 seconds into the 4-0 victory over Leicester City. This propelled the Toffees to a nine-point cushion above the relegation zone. Jordan Pickford launched a long ball from the kickoff, which Iwobi controlled with his chest before sprinting into the box to deliver a clinical finish. It was Iwobi's first Premier League goal of the season and his first goal in the competition since his move to the club in August 2023. \Another Everton star, Beto, impressed with a brace against Leicester, showcasing his potential for a more consistent role in the team. His first goal came after just six minutes, latching onto an excellent pass from James Tarkowski, while his second was a brilliant finish following a remarkable pass from James Garner. Beto initially looked poised to return to Italy during the transfer window, but his performances might see him become a vital part of Everton's remaining campaign. Beto now boasts three Premier League goals from only two starts (plus 13 substitute appearances). \Adding to Everton's goalscoring dominance, Demarai Gray netted their fourth against Leicester, capitalizing on a defensive blunder by the Foxes. \Tottenham Hotspur finally halted their six-game losing streak (one draw) with a 2-0 victory over Brentford on Sunday, with Ismaila Sarr securing their second goal. He was expertly set up by Heung-Min Son, and his finish was clinical, marking his second goal of the season. It remains to be seen if this result will spark a turnaround for Tottenham. Meanwhile, Southampton, battling for their Premier League survival, earned a much-needed second victory of the season and their first away from home with a 2-1 triumph over fellow strugglers Ipswich Town. Despite the win, they still trail the safety zone by 10 points. \Nigeria's Joe Aribo opened the scoring for Southampton, while Paul Onuachu sealed the victory with a close-range finish after the Ipswich goalkeeper parried an earlier shot. Onuachu, who has been given a starting opportunity by new coach Ivan Juric, now boasts two goals in three games. Nottingham Forest, having experienced a 5-0 defeat to Bournemouth the previous weekend, bounced back with an emphatic 7-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. Ibrahim Sangare contributed to the rout by setting up Nico Williams for Forest's sixth goal. Sangare, who has had limited playing time this season, will be pleased to have registered his first assist.
Premier League African Footballers Mohamed Salah Thomas Partey Alex Iwobi Beto Demarai Gray Ismaila Sarr Joe Aribo Paul Onuachu Ibrahim Sangare
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