2 hours Ago By The Independent
Here are three African Stars to Watch across this week’s matches in the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A. The Nigerian forward joined Sevilla in a somewhat surprising move last month, but he has already made an impact in Andalusia. The 27-year-old Super Eagles star will be looking to play a key role for his team’s tricky away clash at the Mendizorroza Stadium against Deportivo Alaves.
3 October 1996 in Owerri, Nigeria Forward 9 Manchester City (England, 2015-2017); Leicester City (England, 2017- 2024); Sevilla (Spain, 2024-present) 55 appearances, 15 goals 2 appearances, 0 goals 297 appearances, 82 goals. Friday 20 September, 21:00: Deportivo Alaves v Sevilla Talented winger Yankuba Minteh has caught the eye for Brighton & Hove Albion following his big money move from Newcastle United (for whom he never played an official match). The 20-year-old Gambian has pace and trickery down the right flank and will look to further enhance reputation in the Seagulls’ clash with Nottingham Forest this weekend.
22 July 2004 in Bakoteh, Gambia Winger 17 OB (Denmark, 2022-2023); Newcastle United (England, 2023-2024); Feyenoord (Netherlands, 2023-2024, loan); Brighton & Hove Albion (England, 2024- present) 7 appearances, 3 goals 3 appearances, 0 goals 57 appearances, 15 goals. Sunday 22 September, 15:00: Brighton & Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest Ivorian defender Evan Ndicka has established himself as a first-choice centre-back for Roma, impressing with his solidity and reliability. The 26-year-old was especially good in a high-profile clash against Juventus last month and will look to carry that form into this weekend’s home game against Udinese.
20 August 1999 in Paris, France Defender 5 AJ Auxerre (France, 2017-2018); Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany, 2018- 2023); Roma (Italy, 2023-present) 16 appearances, 0 goals 36 appearances, 0 goals 234 appearances, 12 goals. Sunday 22 September, 18:00: Roma v Udinese.
