African scorers in Europe: Orban, Nsamé, Krasso already hitting the target

The first of Europe's 10 top leagues to get under way, the one in Belgium saw several African scorers make an immediate impression. That was the case for Nigerian Gift Orban, reportedly on his way out, who scored in Gent's 3-2 win over Kortrijk, with Algerian Abdelhak Kadri on target for the visitors.

Genk won convincingly at RWD Molenbeek (4-0), with a goal from Gambian Alieu Fadera. In Switzerland (matchday 2), Young Boys Bern (4th) were held at Yverdon (2-2) despite Cameroonian Jean-Pierre Nsamé opening the scoring (from the penalty spot). Servette Geneva (2nd) and FC Zurich (3rd) drew 2-2, with Ivorian Chris Bédia scoring for the French-speakers and Nigerian Ifeanyi Matthew for the German-speakers.

The Armenian league has played its 1st matchday, and Ararat-Armenia beat Ararat Yerevan (3-1) thanks to their Nigerians Matthew Gbomadu and Tenton Yenne (2 goals). Shirak won against West Armenia (4-2), with a goal from Ivorian Donald Kodia. In Austria (matchday 1), Hartberg were held to a draw by Lustenau (2-2), despite a goal from Malian Ousmane Diakité. In Denmark (matchday 2), Odense (3rd) beat Brondby (2-1) with a goal from Gambian Alassana Manneh, while Nigerian Ibrahim Saïd scored for Viborg (10th), who were held at home by Lyngby (2-2).

Finally, Osman Bukari's superb slalom run that brought the whole stadium to its feet!https://t.co/hP8vUy1e5g

— Red Star Belgrade FR (@FranceZvezda) July 30, 2023

Konaté's double not enough in Russia

In Finland (matchday 18), VPS (5th) got the better of Ilves Teampera (2-0) with a goal from Nigerian Peter Michael. In Latvia (matchday 24), his compatriot Abdulrahman Taiwo scored one of the three goals for Riga FC (1st), comfortable winners over BFC Daugavpils (3-0). Angolan Afinico Pululu played a part in Poland (matchday 2) in Jagiellonia's (8th) big win over Puszcza (4-1).

Ghanaian Emmanuel Yaboah earned CFR Cluj (3rd) a draw against Universitatea Craiova (1-1), in matchday 3 of the Romanian league. Despite a double from Burkinabé Mohamed Konaté, Akhmat Grozny (14th) lost at home (2-3) to CSKA Moscow (2-3), in matchday 2 in Russia, while Ghanaian Joel Fameyah earned Kazan (10th) a draw against Orenburg (1-1).

In Serbia (matchday 1), Red Star Belgrade thrashed Vojvodina (5-0), and Ivorian Jean-Philippe Krasso, signed from Saint-Etienne (France, Ligue 2), scored twice, while the 5th goal was scored by Ghanaian Osman Bukari. Cukaricki beat Radnicki Nis (2-0) with a goal from Gambian Mohamed Badamosi. Ghanaian Henry Addo bagged a double in Slovakia (matchday 1) in Zilina's win over Ruzomberok (3-1). In Sweden (matchday 18), Tunisian Amor Layouni scored one of the three goals for Häcken (2nd), winners over Elfsborg (3-1). Burkina Faso's Lassina Traoré, in Ukraine (matchday 1), opened his account in Shakhtar Donetsk's win (2-1) over Metalist 1925.

Everyone was excellent tonight, particularly Jean-Philippe Krasso, who has impressed since his arrival 👏🏻

(His effort in the 52nd minute 😍) https://t.co/2uTN37PcJG

— Red Star Belgrade FR (@FranceZvezda) July 26, 2023

Alexis Billebault