Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring as early as the 4th minute in the 4-4 draw between Aston Villa and Manchester United. His ninth goal in 14 matches in all competitions this season.
The European weekend highlighted several African internationals. In the Premier League, Nicolas Jackson (Aston Villa) scored as early as the 4th minute in the 4-4 draw at Manchester United, according to The Herald (AFP). The Senegalese striker pounced on a ball spilled by United goalkeeper Senne Lammens to score his ninth goal in 14 matches in all competitions this season.
Meanwhile, Ivorian winger Yann Gboho (Coventry City) scored his first Premier League goal in the 3-1 defeat at Everton. Signed from Toulouse in September, he has now found the net in the English top flight.
Jackson decisive again for Aston Villa
Nicolas Jackson is continuing his season in an Aston Villa shirt. Against Manchester United, the Senegalese striker opened the scoring as early as the 4th minute, pouncing on a ball spilled by Senne Lammens. That goal is his ninth in 14 matches in all competitions this season.
Despite that lead, Aston Villa did not hold on to their advantage. Manchester United scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a 4-4 draw, according to The Herald.
Zabiri, Banzuzi and Coulibaly in La Liga, the Bundesliga and Italy
In La Liga, Yassir Zabiri, the Moroccan striker at Racing Santander, scored his ninth goal of the season in the 2-1 win at Malaga. Only Raphinha, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal have scored more than him in the Spanish league, according to The Herald.
In the Bundesliga, Ezechiel Banzuzi, the 21-year-old DR Congo international midfielder at RB Leipzig, scored the goal that sparked the comeback against Augsburg (5-2). He has two goals and two assists in the Bundesliga this season.
In Italy, Lecce drew 1-1: Nigerian N’Dri equalised after an own goal by Angolan Kailonda Gaspar. Malian midfielder Lassana Coulibaly was the architect of that equaliser, according to The Herald.
On to the international break
The upcoming international break will see players join up with their respective national teams. The Premier League and La Liga will then resume after the pause.