Africans were the most talked-about players in France (day 8) during the weekend before the international break, including Algerians Ounas and Bentaleb and Guinea-Bissau's Mama Baldé. Elsewhere, Nigeria's Boniface, Gambia's Ceesay and the Senegalese playing in Latvia have also been in the news.
In Germany (7th day), Borussia Mönchengladbach confirmed its good start of the season by dominating (3-0) a suffering RB Leipzig. The Algerian Ramy Bensebaïni scored the third goal for his team, now sixth in the championship.
In England (day 7), Leicester (20th) fell again heavily to Tottenham (2-6), while the Congolese (DRC) Youri Tielemans had opened the score on a penalty. Nottingham Forest (19th) lost at home to Fulham (2-3), despite a goal from Nigerian Taïwo Awoniyi.
In France (8th day), the Algerian Adam Ounas offered Lille (7th) a precious victory against Toulouse (2-1). Lorient (3rd) continues to surprise, as proven by its victory at Auxerre (3-1), with a goal from Burkinabe Dango Ouattara and another from Nigerian Terem Moffi. Algerian Nabil Bentaleb helped Angers (14th) win at Nice (1-0). Troyes (10th) won a spectacular victory at Clermont (3-1), with a double from Mama Baldé (Guinea-Bissau). Finally, Strasbourg (18th) lost at Montpellier (1-2), although the Senegalese Habib Diallo had equalized late in the game (86th).
In Italy (day 7), Lecce (15th) won against Salernitana with a goal from Gambian Assan Ceesay, while Angolan M'Bala Nzola contributed to the success of La Spezia (12th) against Sampdoria Genoa (2-1).
In Belgium (9th day), Union Sainte-Gilloise (6th) beat Eupen (2-1) thanks to the Ivorian Simon Adingra and the Nigerian Victor Boniface. Togolese Kevin Denkey scored one of the two goals for Cercle Brugge (17th), which was beaten at home by Ostend (2-2). Anderlecht (8th) dominated Kortrijk (14th) by a 4-1 score line, with a goal from Ghanaian Majeed Ashimeru, while the visitors reduced the score thanks to Comorian Faiz Selemani.
In the Netherlands (day 7), Ajax Amsterdam (2nd) lost at Alkmaar (1-2), despite a goal from Ghanaian Mohammed Kudus, who has been very effective in recent days. PSV Eindhoven dominated (4-3) Feyenoord Rotterdam (4th), which had opened the score thanks to Moroccan Oussama Idrissi. His compatriot Iliass Bel Hassani scored one of the five goals for RKC Waalwijk (8th) against Cambuur (5-1).
In Portugal (Matchday 6), 13th-placed Rio Ave earned a good draw at Gil Vicente (2-2), thanks in part to a goal by Ghanaian Abdul-Aziz Yakubu.
In Turkey (7th day), African players scored again. The Egyptian Trezeguet contributed to the success of Trabzonspor (7th) against Gaziantep. The Ghanaian Bernard Mensah converted a penalty for Kayserispor (8th) against Hatayspor (4-0). Ankaragüçü (16th) won (2-1) against Sivasspor (17th) thanks to a second goal by Gambian Ali Sowe, while Cameroonian Clinton Njie scored for the visitors. Kasimpasa (10th) dominated Ümraniyespor (2-1) on the road, with a goal from Cameroonian Stephane Bahoken, while his compatriot Georges-Kevin N'Koudou scored one of the two goals for Besiktas Istanbul (4th) in their short trip to Istanbul (2-2).
In Armenia (day 8), Nigerian Tenton Yenne helped Ararat-Armenia (1st) dominate Lernayin (1-0). While the Ivorian Moussa Bakayoko, thanks to his double, allowed Shirak (8th) to win away against Noah FC (3-1).
In Austria (9th day), Sturml Graz (3rd) beat Austria Lustenau (2-0), with a goal from Ghanaian Mohammed Fuseini.
In Belarus (round 22), Gabonese Emmanuel Essogo scored one of the three goals of Slavia Mozyr (10th) against Dynamo Brest (3-1). While Ghana's Fard Ibrahim scored in Isloch's (5th) win against Arsenal (2-1).
In Cyprus (4th day), Doxa (5th) beat (2-1) AEL Limassol (13th) with a goal from Beninese Khaled Adenon. While the Burundian Saido Berahimo scored for the hosts.
In Denmark (10th day), the Tunisian Issam Jebali scored one of the two goals of Odense (8th) in Lyngby (2-0).
In Scotland (7th day), Saint-Mirren (4th) has defeated for the first time this season Celtic Glasgow (1st) with a score of 2-0, with a goal from Ghanaian Jonah Ayunga.
In Estonia (29th day), Paide (4th) achieved the biggest success of the European weekend by dynamizing Legion (10-0). Gambia's Bubacarr Tambedou and Mechini Gomis, who each scored twice, were part of the attacking fest. While Liberian William Jebor scored one of the four goals of Kalju (3rd) against Parnu (4-0).
In Georgia (27th day), Dila Gori easily beat Samgurali (3-0) with a goal from Malian Hadji Dramé.
In Greece (day 5), AEK Athens (3rd) won at Panetolikos (2-0), with a goal from Cameroonian Harold Moukoudi.
In Israel (day 5), Hapoel Jerusalem (3rd) clearly dominated Maccabi Haifa (3-0), with a goal from Ivorian William Togui. While Nigerian Steven Alfred helped Hapoel Hadera (9th) to a 1-1 draw against Kiryat Shmona.
In Latvia (29th day), the Senegalese have shone, like Djibril Gueye and Pape Fall. They have indeed participated, with a goal each, in the clear success of Valmieria (1st) against Spartaks (6-1). Their compatriot More Talla Gaye scored one of the three goals of Auda (5th) against Super Nova (3-0).
In Luxembourg (7th day), the Moroccan Samir Hadji, author of a double, largely contributed to the clear victory of Dudelange (1st) against Ellelbrück (4-0).
In Moldova (day 8), Dinamo-Auto (8th) held off Milsami (1-1) thanks to Gabonese Rody Junior Effaghe.
In Norway (23rd day), the Tunisian Amor Layouni, back from injury, has distinguished himself. He managed a double in the large victory of Valerenga (5th) against Sandefjord (4-0).
The Guinean Mai Traoré, by equalizing in the extra time, allowed Viking Stavanger (6th) to avoid a defeat at home against Tromsö (2-2). Finally, Strömgodset (8th) easily beat (4-1) Kristiansund (1(e), with a goal from Nigerian Fred Friday, Cameroonian Faris Moumbagna saved the honor of the visitors.
In the Czech Republic, the Nigerian Wade Musa Alli scored the first goal of Brno, hung (6th), hung on its lawn by Teplice (2-2). This was on the 9th day of the championship.
In Romania (11th day), Ghanaian Baba Alhassan scored both goals for FC Hermannstadt (3rd) at UTA Arad (2-1).
In Serbia (10th day), Cukaricji (2nd) won widely at Vozdovac (3-0) with a goal from Senegalese Ibrahim Ndiaye. The Senegalese Yves Baraye scored one of the two goals of Vojvodina (4th) against Javor (2-0).
