African players continued to make the continent proud in Europe as they displayed outstanding performance for their respective clubs during the week. And most especially all four African players that were on display for Liverpool on Saturday in their game against Crystal Palace and all of these four players find their way into our team of the week as they help Liverpool to dispatched Crystal Palace 7-0 at Selhurst Park Stadium on Saturday.
Here is our African team of the week
Goalkeeper – Alexandre Oukidja
The Algeria goalkeeper helps his club FC Metz keep a clean sheet against Lens in the French Ligue 1 on Saturday. The goalkeeper was solid and calm all through the game as his side earned a 2-0 win on Saturday.
Left-back- Zaidu Sanusi
The Nigeria left-back put a tremendous performance for Fc Porto on Sunday as they won 2-0 against Nacional in the Portuguese Primeira Liga League. The Left-back was a good outer both defending and attacking for the Portuguese giant on Sunday.
Centre-back – Joel Matip
The Cameroon defender played a huge role for Liverpool as they defeated Crystal Palace 7-0 at Selhurst Park on Saturday. The defender who provides the assist for his side’s sixth goal in the game.
Centre-back – Tosin Adarabioyo
The Fulham centre-back was the only reason why 10 man Fulham were able to earn a point on Saturday evening against Newcastle in the Premier League. The defender who making clearance upon clearance after Andersen was given a controversial red card in the 62nd minute of the game.
Right-back – Achraf Hakimi
The former Real Madrid right-back scores for Inter Milan on Sunday as they defeated Spezia 2-1 in the Italian Serie A. The right-back who opens the scoreline in the 51st minutes of the game after some good work from Martinez finds the right-back in the box and the Moroccan International cooling slam the ball beyond the goalkeeper.
Defensive midfielder – Wilfred Ndidi
The Nigeria midfielder put up an excellent performance for his club on Sunday evening against Tottenham at the King Power stadium. The midfielder who play at the base of the midfield for the Foxes and was dominant against the likes of Ndombele and Hojbjerg as they overrun the Spurs midfield in the game. The game finished 2-0 in favour of Leicester City.
Central midfielder – Naby Keita
The midfielder was given a rare opportunity against Crystal Palace on Saturday, and he put a good display that will delight his manager. He is expected to have a good run in the team.
Attacking midfielder – Zakaria Labyad
The Morocco International was in good form as Ajax defeated Den Haag in the Dutch Eredivisie division. The attacking who got is team’s third goal in the 30th minute of the encounter after some good work from his fellow teammate Antony. The game finished 4-2 in favour of Ajax on Sunday.
Left-winger – Mohamed Salah
The Egyptian forward came in as a 57th-minute substitute in the game against Crystal Palace on Saturday. However, despite playing only23rdh a minute in the game, he was still able to insert his influence in the match as he got two goals and an assist in the game against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Right-winger – Sadio Mane
The Senegalese forward score one and assist one as Liverpool thrashed Crystal Palace 7-0 on Saturday. Senegal forward set the ball nice for Takumi Minamino to score the opening as early as the third minutes of the game, before scoring his team’s second goal in the 35th minute of the game. He was replaced by Mohamed Salah in the game.
Striker -Tino Kadewere
The Zimbabwean striker got one goal and one assist as Olympique Lyon defeats 3-1 on Sunday in the French Ligue 1 on Saturday. The striker whose goal came in the 38th minute of the game, before he provides an assist for his fellow teammate Ekambi in the 62nd minute of the encounter. The game finished 4-1 in favour of Lyon.