African Players In Europe Mbeumo, Wissa Sting Newcastle

Brentford duo Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa scored their ninth goals of the Premier League season at the weekend as the Bees stung Newcastle United 4-2 to go ninth.

Cameroon winger Mbeumo and Democratic Republic of Congo forward Wissa are among four Africans within the top seven Premier League scorers.

Egypt and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah shares top spot with Erling Haaland on 13 goals and Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson has netted eight times for Chelsea.

Here, AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues