Europa League – 1st day: Osimhen, Diatta, Toko Ekambi … blaze
Africa News24
The first day of the group stage of the Europa League was played on Thursday, September 16. Six Africans shaken the nets this evening.
Krepin Diatta delivers victory to Monaco
Krepin Diatta is off to a good start in his Europa League campaign . The Senegalese midfielder indeed offers victory to Monaco. His header from a center from Golovin (66th) was enough for the Monegasques to win at home against the Austrians from Sturm Graz. AS Monaco leads Group B, ahead of PSV Eindhoven and Real Sociedad, who drew (2-2).
Osimhen snatches the draw
His club did not win but he gave a masterful performance. He is Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian striker saved Naples from a loss in extremis. While the visitors were led by Leicester (2-0), Osimhen closed the gap in the 69th minute before doubling the lead (87th). Enough to bring home the point of the draw.
His compatriot Paul Onuachu has also been talked about this evening. The 23-year-old striker started his European campaign well by scoring the only goal of FC Genk (23rd) against the Austrians of Rapid Vienna. This is also his 50th goal under the colors of the Belgian club. Genk thus climbs to second place in Pool H behind West Ham, 2-0 winner of Dynamo Zagreb.
Ekambi and El Arabi treat, Samatta unhappy scorer
Toko Ekambi was instrumental in Lyon’s victory against Glasgow Rangers (2-0).
The Cameroonian opens the scoring (23rd) with a curled shot. The Gones win in Scotland and occupy the head of Group B ahead of the Danes of Brondby.
Tanzanian Mbawana Samatta was also decisive tonight. The 28-year-old striker scored the only goal for Royal Antewerp.
Led in the 52nd minute by Olympiakos after a goal by Moroccan El Arabi on an assist from Guinean Mady Camara, Samatta equalized in the 52nd minute. But the Greeks snatch the victory (2-1), at the end of the game (87th)
Krepin Diatta delivers victory to Monaco
By: RUTEMBESA Anicet🖼️ Africa News24
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