Salah's sensational return sparks liverpool triumph

In a thrilling weekend of football across major European leagues, Egyptian captain Mohamed Salah marked his triumphant return to the Premier League, delivering a stellar performance for table-topping Liverpool.

Salah, who had been sidelined for four weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations, not only created a goal but also found the net in Liverpool’s impressive 4-1 victory against Brentford.

The prolific scorer’s 19th goal of the season, coupled with his earlier assist for Alexis Mac Allister, showcased Salah’s indomitable form, reaffirming his crucial role in Liverpool’s title chase. Despite missing several weeks, Salah now stands just one goal behind league top-scorer Erling Haaland from Manchester City.

Elsewhere in the English Premier League, Nigerian talent Taiwo Awoniyi made headlines with his sixth goal of the season, securing a vital 2-0 win for Nottingham Forest against West Ham. The goal not only bolstered Forest’s position but also demonstrated Awoniyi’s prowess in front of goal.

In Italy, Oussama El Azzouzi bounced back from Morocco’s early exit in the Cup of Nations by contributing to Bologna’s 2-1 victory over Lazio. The Moroccan midfielder capitalized on a defensive mix-up, equalizing with a tap-in in the 39th minute.

Turning attention to Germany, Amine Adli continued to impress since his return from the Cup of Nations, scoring in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 triumph over Heidenheim. The 23-year-old Moroccan’s goal, coming with just eight minutes remaining, further solidified Leverkusen’s lead at the top of the Bundesliga.

In France, Ivorian sensation Mohamed Bamba stole the spotlight with a dazzling performance for Lorient. His two goals in the 3-1 victory at Strasbourg not only made him the first player since Mario Balotelli in 2016 to score five goals in their first four matches in Ligue 1 but also marked a historic achievement as the first player to score in each of his first four matches since October 1973.

These outstanding performances by African talents underscore their significant impact on the top football leagues in Europe, adding flair and excitement to the ongoing season.