Mohamed Salah Bids Emotional Farewell as African Stars Shine Across Europe

African Footballers Make Headlines in Europe’s Final Weekend

Mohamed Salah struggled to hold back tears during his final appearance for Liverpool on Sunday, ending a trophy-filled nine-year spell at Anfield. The 33-year-old winger, who will captain Egypt at the 2026 World Cup next month, leaves the Reds as their third-highest goalscorer of all time with 257 goals.

Known affectionately as the “Egyptian King,” Salah played 74 minutes before being substituted for Jeremie Frimpong in a 1-1 draw with Brentford. While he didn’t score in his farewell match, he provided the assist for Curtis Jones, helping Liverpool secure a Champions League spot for next season.

England

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): Salah’s emotional goodbye marked the end of an era at Anfield. His assist in the draw against Brentford ensured Liverpool’s top-flight ambitions remain intact.

Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City): The Ghanaian forward finished third in the Premier League goalscoring charts this season with 17 goals, scoring in City’s 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. Semenyo was one of the few key players not rested by Pep Guardiola in his final game in charge.

Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United): Cameroon international Mbeumo ended the season on a high, scoring United’s third goal in a 3-0 victory at Brighton, capping a brilliant team move for his 12th goal of the campaign.

Spain

Ez Abde (Real Betis): The Moroccan winger scored in Betis’s 2-1 win over Levante, helping his team celebrate Champions League qualification with a 10-goal league season.

Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid): Diaz netted his first top-flight goal of the season in Real Madrid’s 4-2 victory over Athletic Bilbao, despite a largely bit-part role this campaign.

Randy Nteka (Rayo Vallecano): Angola’s Nteka scored a late goal in Vallecano’s 2-1 win over Alaves, keeping the team focused ahead of their Conference League final against Crystal Palace.

France

Abdallah Sima (Lens): The Senegalese striker sealed a 3-1 victory for Lens over Nice in the French Cup final, finishing off a header back from veteran defender Dante.

From emotional farewells to decisive goals, African players continue to leave their mark on Europe’s top leagues, demonstrating skill, resilience, and flair across the continent.