By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
African players continue to shine across Europe, producing moments of brilliance in both domestic leagues and the Champions League.
From goal-scoring feats to crucial assists, these stars are reminding the football world of Africa’s rich talent.
As of November 2025, here are the continent’s headline makers:
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen has been in electric form for Galatasaray this season, particularly in the UEFA Champions League.
He opened the campaign with a decisive penalty against Liverpool, helping his side secure a 1-0 win at home.
He followed up with a brace in a 3-1 victory over Bodo/Glimt, scoring both goals in the opening 33 minutes and assisting a third.
His momentum continued with a hat-trick in a 3-0 win away at Ajax Amsterdam, taking his Champions League goal tally to six in just four group matches.
These performances not only place him at the top of the competition’s scoring chart but also make him the most prolific Nigerian in Champions League history.
His hat-trick against Ajax also made him the first Galatasaray player to score in three consecutive group-stage matches since Burak Yilmaz in 2012.
Osimhen’s prolific form is crucial for Galatasaray’s European ambitions, providing a consistent goal threat and lifting the team’s confidence on the continental stage.
For African football, his achievements reinforce the growing impact of the Nigerian forward at the highest level.
Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
Cameroon striker Bryan Mbeumo is in excellent touch for Manchester United.
He opened the scoring in a 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur, heading home from a cross by Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo.
This goal marked his sixth of the season and his fourth in as many games, signalling a hot streak after a slow start following his summer transfer from Brentford.
Mbeumo will soon focus on international duty as Cameroon faces the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African World Cup play-offs.
Victory could see them face Gabon or Nigeria for a place in the inter-continental play-offs next March.
Idrissa Gueye (Everton)
Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gueye has kicked his season into gear with Everton. He scored in a 2-0 win over Fulham, capitalising on a rebound after Tim Iroegbunam’s shot deflected off the crossbar.
Gueye is on track to surpass his previous best of four goals in an Everton shirt from the 2023-24 season, signalling a strong return to form.
Ibrahim Sangare (Nottingham Forest)
Ivorian midfielder Ibrahim Sangare netted his first goal for Nottingham Forest in a 3-1 win against Leeds United.
Scoring from close range early in the game, he set the tone for Sean Dyche’s side to secure their first league victory since the season opener. Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson added further goals to complete the win.
Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig)
RB Leipzig’s 18-year-old Ivorian Yan Diomande continues to impress in the Bundesliga.
He opened the scoring in a 3-1 loss to Hoffenheim, marking his third consecutive game with a goal.
Diomande has also contributed three assists in this streak, demonstrating his growing influence on Leipzig’s attack despite the team falling short.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Marseille)
Gabonese veteran Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has delivered once again for Marseille. Coming off the bench, he scored in a 3-0 win against Brest from a pinpoint cross by Matt O’Riley.
The victory temporarily put Marseille at the top of Ligue 1, eventually finishing the weekend just behind Paris Saint-Germain. Aubameyang’s experience and composure continue to be vital for Marseille’s success.
Mamadou Sangare (Lens)
Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare contributed to Lens’ 4-1 triumph at Monaco.
Despite being fouled and earning a free kick that led to a red card for Folarin Balogun, Sangare recovered to score in first-half stoppage time, extending his side’s lead.
Lens now sits just behind Marseille on goal difference in Ligue 1, with Sangare’s influence a key factor in their push near the top of the table.
These African stars are not only scoring and assisting but also shaping outcomes in Europe’s top competitions.
From domestic leagues to the Champions League, they continue to elevate their clubs and national teams, highlighting Africa’s ever-growing influence on the global football stage.