The European championships are gradually resuming. This was particularly the case in Belgium, where the African scorers have particularly shone during the first day. Elsewhere, Nigerian strikers have once again made their mark.
Anderlecht made a convincing comeback by beating Ostend (2-0), thanks in particular to Ghanaian Majeed Ashimeru, author of one of the two goals in the 1st day of the Belgian championship. Union Sainte-Gilloise drew at Saint-Trond (1-1), thanks to the equalization of the Ivorian Simon Adingra. Gambian Alieu Fadera scored one of the two goals for Zulte-Waregem against FC Seraing (2-0). The Togolese Loïc Bessile scored one of the three goals of Charleroi against Eupen (3-1), who saved the honor thanks to the Ivorian Konan Ndri. Standard Liege and Gent drew 2-2. Moroccan Selim Amallah scored for the hosts, his compatriot Tarik Tissoudali for the visitors. Despite a goal from Nigerian Cyriel Dessers, Genk lost to FC Brugge (2-3).
Malian players blaze in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria (3rd day), Arda (3rd) won at Botev Plovdiv (2-0), with a goal from Malian Lassana N'Diaye. His compatriot Aboubacar Toungara allowed Béroé (6th) to draw against Lokomotiv Sofia (1-1). Finally, the Ghanaian Bernard Tekpetey gave Ludogorets Razgrad (1st) a point at CSKA 1948 Sofia (2-2).
In Denmark (2nd day), Ghanaian Ernest Nuamah contributed to the clear victory of Nordsjaelland (1st) at Bröndby (3-1).
In the Finnish championship (16th day), KuPS (1st) beat HIFK (5-1), with a goal from Ghanaian Clinton Ankwi. In Latvia (22nd day), Valmiera (1st) beat Metta/LU (6-1), with a new goal from Senegalese Djibril Gueye.
Nigerians in Scandinavia
Still in Scandinavia, in Norway to be precise (17th day), the Nigerian Victor Boniface, who has been in great form in the last few weeks, scored another goal in the clear victory of Bödö/Glimt (3rd) against Jerv (5-0). Another Nigerian, Jack Ipalibo, helped fifth-placed Strömsgodset avoid defeat against Ham-Kam (1-1).
In Sweden (round 16), Zambia's Emmanuel Banda scored one of the two goals for Djurgarden (1st) at Häcken (2-1), while Nigeria's Silas Nwankwo scored again as Mjallby (7th) beat Degerfors (2-1).
In Romania (round 2), Liberia's Terrence Tisdell gave Botosani all three points at Voluntari (1-0). In Slovakia (Day 2), Ivorian Yann Yao helped 11th-placed Skalica to a 2-2 draw at Moravce. Finally, on the second day of the Swiss championship, the Cameroonian Nicolas Ngamaleu participated, with a goal, in the large victory of Young Boys Berne in Sion (3-0).
