๐ฅ From Lagos to London, Dakar to Dortmund Africa is balling hard in Europe this season!
This year’s European football season is lit with African magic ✨๐ฅ. As the 2025/26 campaign heats up, some of the continent’s finest talents are not just playing they’re running the show in top leagues like the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A.
Let’s give flowers ๐ to 5 African kings who are making big headlines and repping the motherland with pride.
⚡ 1. Victor Osimhen ๐ณ๐ฌ (Napoli ➡ Manchester United)
After a record-breaking transfer to Manchester United, Osimhen is proving he's worth every penny. The Nigerian forward already has 6 goals in 4 games, tormenting defenders with his pace, power, and precision. Naija no dey carry last!
๐ฃ️ "Osimhen is the striker we’ve been waiting for," said Erik ten Hag.
๐ช️ 2. Mohamed Salah ๐ช๐ฌ (Liverpool)
Still the Egyptian King! At 33, Salah is aging like fine wine. His leadership and consistency have helped Liverpool stay competitive, and he's mentoring young talents like Ben Doak and Kaide Gordon.
๐ Stat Watch: 10 goals, 5 assists already in the season!
๐ก️ 3. Edmond Tapsoba ๐ง๐ซ (Bayer Leverkusen)
The Burkinabรฉ defender is a rock at the back for Leverkusen, who are currently top of the Bundesliga. Calm on the ball, brutal in tackles he's drawing interest from Bayern and even Real Madrid.
๐ฌ “He reminds me of a young Varane,” one Bundesliga pundit said.
๐ฅ 4. Adingra Simon ๐จ๐ฎ (Brighton & Hove Albion)
The Ivorian winger has been Brighton’s secret weapon this season. His blistering speed and fearless dribbling have made him a fan favourite, and he's already bagged 4 goals and 6 assists.
๐ข Brighton fans call him "The Cheetah of the Coast."
๐ฏ 5. Serhou Guirassy ๐ฌ๐ณ (Stuttgart ➡ Marseille)
After smashing records in Germany last season, Guirassy moved to Ligue 1 and hit the ground running. With 7 goals in just 5 games, the Guinean forward is one of the hottest strikers in France right now.
๐ฅ Keep your eyes on him this AFCON season too!
๐ฃ️ Final Whistle: Africa is Winning!
From the streets of Accra to the stadium lights of Europe, African players are not just part of the show they are the show. And with the next AFCON and World Cup qualifiers around the corner, the excitement is just getting started.
๐ Who’s your favourite African baller right now? Drop a comment below and let's celebrate greatness together ๐ฌ๐
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