African players continue to light up pitches across Europe, delivering match-winning performances, breaking records, and proving their quality week after week. This series is dedicated to celebrating their standout displays. From hat-tricks to game-winning moments, here are this week’s top performers.
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
Victor Osimhen was unstoppable in the Turkish Super Lig, bagging a hat-trick in a dominant 4-0 win over Antalyaspor—taking his season tally to 20 goals. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 30th minute and, despite being the team’s designated penalty taker, he selflessly allowed strike partner Álvaro Morata to convert from the spot for the second goal. He added his second just before halftime before completing his hat-trick in the 52nd minute. Osimhen now stands alone as the league’s top scorer.
Francisca Ordega (Al-Ittihad)
Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega stole the show in the Saudi Women’s Premier League, netting a hat-trick and providing an assist in Al-Ittihad’s 9-0 demolition of Al-Taraji. Since joining the club on a free transfer in January, she has been in stellar form, scoring five goals in five appearances.
Ashleigh Plumptre (Al-Ittihad)
Al-Ittihad’s captain and defensive rock, Ashleigh Plumptre, put in a commanding display over the weekend. The Super Falcons defender was solid at the back and influential going forward, scoring one goal and providing three assists in the 9-0 rout of Al-Taraji. Plumptre has been a leader all season, consistently delivering top performances from the back.
Tolu Arokodare (Genk)
There’s no better way to celebrate your maiden national team call-up than with a goal, and Tolu Arokodare did just that. The Nigerian forward continued his fine scoring form for Genk, finding the net in a 2-1 win over USG—his 17th league goal of the season. His performances have been rewarded with a spot in Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Yoane Wissa (Brentford)
At Brentford, Bryan Mbuemo often steals the headlines, but Yoane Wissa has quietly been just as crucial for the Bees. This weekend, he scored his 14th league goal of the season—his best-ever return in a Premier League campaign—in a 2-1 win over Bournemouth. His chemistry with Mbuemo has been a key part of Brentford’s attack, and expect them to combine some more before the end of the season.
