Twenty-seven goals were scored by African players during the first weekend of April in the Persian Gulf. Among them were some well-known names, as well as some lesser-known ones.

On Matchday ²⁷ of the Saudi Arabian league, several Africans proved decisive.Cape Verde's Julio Tavares scored twice to help Al Raed (^13th) beat Al Hazem 2-0. Cameroon's Karl Toko Ekambi scored the only goal of the match between Al-Ettifaq (^6th) and Al-Riyadh (1-0). Al Feiha (^9th) owed their 3-0 win over Al-Akhdoud to Zambian Fashion Sakala, who scored twice, and Moroccan Abdelhamid Sabiri. Egyptian Mohamed Sherif saved the day for Al-Khaleej (^10th) against Al Hilal (1-4).

In the United Arab Emirates (Matchday ¹⁸ ), Mali's Moussa Marega earned Al-Sharjah (^5th) a draw against Emirates Club (3-3). Al-Bataeh (^7th) came from behind to beat Khorfakkan 3-0. Cameroonian Anatole Abang and Malian Sekou Gassama each scored a goal. Morocco's Adel Taarabt scored one of Al Nasr's three goals (^6th) in their 3-1 win at Al-Ain.

In Qatar (Matchday ¹⁹ ), the Africans struck again. Moroccan Achraf Bencharki helped Al-Rayyan (^3rd) to a 1-0 win over Muaither SC. Despite a goal from Tunisia's Ferjani Sassi, Al-Gharafa (^2nd) were held to a 1-1 draw by Umm-Salal.

Morocco's Naoufel Bannis scored twice as Al Markhiya (^12th) beat Al-Ahli Doha 4-1. Kenyan Michael Olunga, who has been in fine form for both club and country in recent weeks, scored again as Al Duhail (^6th) beat Al Sadd 3-1. Finally, Al Arabi (^5th) dominated (4-2) Al-Wakrah (^4th) away from home, with a goal from Tunisia's Youssef Msakni, while Algeria's Mohamed Benyettou scored both the home side's goals.

Olunga scores again for Al Duhail

In Iraq (matchday ²¹ ), a goal from Senegalese Dominique Mendy gave Al Najaf (^8th) the upper hand against Al Naft. Al Zawraa (^3rd) defeated Al Kahraba (1-0) thanks to Nigerian Christopher John. Newroz (^5th) dominated (3-2) Baghdad (^19th), with a goal from Nigerian Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, while the capital club's goals were scored by Cameroonian Ernest Abang and Ivorian Florent Didier.

In Iran (matchday ²² ), Sanat-Naft (^15th) dominated Sepahan (2-1) with a goal from Gambian Boubacarr Trawally.

In Kuwait (title play-offs), Al-Arabi (1era) were held at home by Al-Qadisiya (1-1), despite a goal from Moroccan Hamza Khabba. In the play-off for survival, Kazma SC beat Khatan 3-2, thanks to a brace from Algerian Imadeddine Azzi and a goal from Nigerian Benjamin Teidi.