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A weekend Premier League clash saw Manchester United suffer a disappointing 3-1 loss to Brighton, partly due to a critical error by Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, who mishandled a cross leading to Georginio Rutter’s goal.

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A costly mistake by Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana played a pivotal role in Manchester United’s 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton in the Premier League this weekend. Onana fumbled possession after gathering a cross, allowing Georginio Rutter to net and seal the victory for Brighton at Old Trafford.

The match began with a bang as Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh scored for Brighton just five minutes in.

His tap-in from a Kaoru Mitoma pass put the Seagulls on track for a memorable win. The result marks Brighton’s sixth win in their last seven league encounters with Manchester United.

African Headline Makers from European Football Leagues

England
Yankuba Minteh (Brighton)
Minteh played a crucial role in Brighton’s victory, scoring early in the match to help secure a dominant 3-1 result against Manchester United.

It marked his third goal for Brighton after joining from Newcastle in the off-season.

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton)
Ndiaye continued his impressive form by netting for the sixth time this season in Everton’s 3-2 victory over Tottenham.

His goal, a fine finish into the roof of the net, helped Everton move four points clear of the relegation zone under manager David Moyes.

Paul Onuachu (Southampton)
The Nigeria striker scored his first goal for Southampton, although his effort was not enough to prevent a 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Onuachu’s header came in stoppage time, but Southampton had already been trailing 3-1.

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Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid)
Morocco’s Brahim Diaz redeemed himself after missing an early chance in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Las Palmas. He netted the team’s second goal and was integral to their dominant performance at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Italy
Boulaye Dia (Lazio)
Senegal’s Boulaye Dia scored a brilliant goal to help Lazio secure a 3-0 victory over Verona.

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His stunning solo effort, which saw him beat three defenders before scoring, kept Lazio in fourth place in Serie A.

Germany
Mohamed Amoura (Wolfsburg)
Algerian forward Mohamed Amoura netted twice in Wolfsburg’s 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich. His goals brought the match closer after Bayern had taken a commanding 3-1 lead.

Samuel Essende (Augsburg)
Congolese striker Samuel Essende played a key role in Augsburg’s 2-0 win over Werder Bremen. Essende scored both goals, one early and another later in the first half, continuing Augsburg’s strong start to 2025.

France
Augustine Boakye (Saint-Étienne)
Ghana’s Augustine Boakye helped Saint-Étienne secure a crucial point in their battle against relegation, scoring a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Nantes. His 86th-minute left-footed shot earned the team a valuable point in their struggle to stay in the league.

A weekend Premier League clash saw Manchester United suffer a disappointing 3-1 loss to Brighton, partly due to a critical error by Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, who mishandled a cross leading to Georginio Rutter’s goal.

This defeat further highlights United’s struggles this season.

Meanwhile, African players in Europe’s top leagues made their mark, with Yankuba Minteh scoring early for Brighton, Iliman Ndiaye adding to Everton’s resurgence, and other standout performances from Boulaye Dia, Mohamed Amoura, and more.

This roundup showcases African talents making headlines across England, Italy, Germany, and France.

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