Ivorian winger Yann Gboho scored his first Premier League goal for Coventry in their 3-1 defeat at Everton. DR Congo international midfielder Ezechiel Banzuzi and Nigeria international striker Konan N’Dri also caught the eye in the Bundesliga and Serie A.
A first Premier League goal, an equaliser that revived a match, a draw salvaged in Serie A: several African internationals stood out in Europe, starting with Yann Gboho, whose strike was not enough for Coventry on the pitch at Everton (3-1).
According to the AFP tally relayed by Herald Online, the 25-year-old Ivorian international winger, signed from Toulouse in September, scored his goal in the 52nd minute. The former Toulouse man opens his account on the other side of the Channel.
Coventry still under threat
Gboho’s personal joy contrasts with Coventry’s collective situation. Coached by Frank Lampard, the club are just one point above the relegation zone after this defeat, the same source reports. A slender advantage heading into the next round of Premier League fixtures.
For the Ivorian international, this goal could be a platform. Signed from Toulouse in September, he scores his first Premier League goal at a time when his team need points.
Banzuzi sparks Leipzig
In the Bundesliga, Ezechiel Banzuzi was one of the architects of RB Leipzig’s win over Augsburg (5-2). The 21-year-old DR Congo international midfielder equalised in the 33rd minute, launching his team’s comeback after they conceded in the 36th second, AFP reports.
The young player has two goals and two assists in the Bundesliga this season, according to the same tally. In Augsburg’s rout, striker Uchenna Ogundu scored his first goal in his new colours.
N’Dri salvages draw in Turin
In Serie A, Lecce took a point from Turin after a 1-1 draw with Torino. Konan N’Dri, the Nigeria international striker, salvaged the equaliser in a move where Lassana Coulibaly, the Mali international midfielder, was the origin of the goal, according to AFP. Earlier, Torino had opened the scoring through an own goal by Angola’s Kailonda Gaspar in the 60th minute.
The next round of Premier League, Bundesliga and Serie A fixtures will be the next outing for these players.