Africans abroad: Osimhen scores again, Onyeka gets rare goal

There were some familiar names on the scoresheet among Africans playing in Europe’s elite leagues this weekend, but also one player in particular who broke a long run without finding the back of the net.

We highlight the best performers from the past few days.

FRANK ONYEKA (NIGERIA & BRENTFORD)

Onyeka sealed a first league win in nine games for Brentford with a 93rd minute goal as they defeated bottom side Sheffield United 2-0. The Nigerian midfielder came off the bench and was played on goal, before coolly slotting the ball low into the back of the net. It is a first goal in the Premier League for the 26-year-old, and his first club goal of any sort since he netted for Midtjylland and Nordsjælland in the Danish league in May 2021. He has mostly been a bench option for Brentford this season, but is an important member of their first team.

VICTOR OSIMHEN (NIGERIA & NAPOLI)

Napoli’s frustrating season in the defence of their Serie A title continues as they twice led at home to relegation-threatened Frosinone, but had to settle for a 2-2 draw. The visitors also missed a penalty. Osimhen made it goals in back-to-back games though as he took his tally in Serie A to 13, half the number he managed in the last campaign. It was a real poacher’s finish as he beat the offside trap and stabbed the ball home from close-range, giving the goalkeeper no chance.

WALID CHEDDIRA (MOROCCO & FROSINONE)

Morocco’s Cheddira played a major role in Frosinone’s hard-earned point with a brace of goals as sit in the relegation zone, but only on goal-difference behind Verona. He now has six goals this campaign, which have all come in the last seven games and has been a major reason why the club is still in with a big chance of avoiding the drop. The