By Peter.
With the AFCON 2025 in Morocco just weeks away, Burkina Faso’s attacking duo Dango Ouattara and Bertrand Traoré reminded everyone why the Stallions are Group D dark horses, delivering match-winning moments in the Premier League over the weekend. Ouattara’s late stunner sealed Brentford’s 3-1 win over Burnley, while Traoré’s equalizer sparked Sunderland’s epic 3-2 comeback against Bournemouth. Both are primed to terrorize Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan in Fez.
AFP Sport spotlights other African headline-grabbers across Europe’s top leagues — from bicycle-kick heroes to stoppage-time saviors.
ENGLAND
Dango Ouattara (Brentford) The 23-year-old winger turned provider and finisher against Burnley, earning a penalty for Igor Thiago’s opener (80′) before curling home the winner in added time for a 3-1 triumph. Ouattara’s pace and vision (3 goals, 2 assists in 12 games) make him Burkina Faso’s X-factor.
Bertrand Traoré (Sunderland) Down 2-0 to Bournemouth, the 29-year-old Burkina Faso veteran unleashed a rocket from Granit Xhaka’s reverse pass early in the second half, igniting Sunderland’s stunning rally to a 3-2 victory. Traoré’s 4 goals this season highlight his resurgence.
Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur) The Ghanaian midfielder’s 59th-minute screamer briefly lit up Spurs’ 2-1 loss to Fulham, extending their skid to three. Kudus (5 goals, 3 assists) remains Tottenham’s brightest spark amid defensive woes.
Amine Adli (Bournemouth) Morocco’s Adli struck first in the 7th minute against Sunderland, pouncing on a rebound after Evanilson’s shot hit the post. His early opener set the tone, though Bournemouth fell 3-2 — Adli’s 3 goals keep the Cherries mid-table.
SPAIN
Enzo Boyomo (Osasuna) The 24-year-old Cameroonian defender’s 92nd-minute bicycle kick rescued a 2-2 draw at Mallorca, his first La Liga goal of the season. Boyomo’s acrobatics earned a point and headlines, bolstering Osasuna’s survival bid.
GERMANY
Nicolas Jackson (Bayern Munich) Senegal’s Jackson netted the 90+7′ winner in Bayern’s 3-1 home win over St. Pauli, latching onto a loose ball to fire low past Robin Roefs. His clutch strike (4 goals in 10 games) keeps Bayern top.
Andreas Hountondji (St. Pauli) The Benin loanee from Burnley gave St. Pauli a dream 6th-minute opener at Bayern, muscling past Min-jae Kim to slot past Neuer. Hountondji’s 4 goals this season mark his breakout.
Bazoumou Touré (Hoffenheim) Ivory Coast’s Touré opened the scoring in the 16th minute of Hoffenheim’s 3-0 rout of Augsburg, sneaking in to finish at the near post. His clinical finish (3 goals) propelled the hosts to victory.
These performances showcase Africa’s depth — from Ouattara’s flair to Boyomo’s acrobatics. As AFCON heats up, expect more fireworks. Who’s your breakout star? Drop it below!
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