Football fans around the globe, in particular those of Emmanuel Adebayor have enjoyed the exciting comeback of their star from “the closet “. All major European titles play with words to signify the magnificent performance yesterday of the Togolese in England. His compatriot Alaixys Roamo also opened his account with Marseille and Cameroon’s Abubakar has decidedly not stopped.
England (17th day)
Another goal for Yaya Toure with Manchester City. And with the same class. The Ivorian star scored his 4th goal on free-kick in the season and topped his scoring counter to nine in the Premier league. By Touré, Citizens overwhelmed Fulham 4-2.
Tottenham got recovered in the Premier League. And thanks to the new choice of new manager Tim Sherwood. The English engineer decided tenure Emmanuel Adebayor long shelved by Andre Villas -Boas. And it works. The Togolese scored a decisive brace for Spurs in Sunday’s 3-2 victory over Southampton.
Italy (17th day)
Sunday was derby day for Milan in Serie A. Inter faced AC Milan. And after a spectacular match, the Rossoneri have paid their lack of effectiveness on a goal in the final minutes of play by Palacio. Therefore difficult evening for Milan who also lost their Ghanaian midfielder Sulley Muntari expelled.
At the side of AS Roma, Africans shone. Headlights summer recruits, Gervinho and Mehdi Benatia confirm all expectations. Yesterday, the Moroccan defender scored twice and the Ivorian a goal in the brilliant 4-0 victory over Catania .
Germany (17th day )
Borussia Dortmund has been stunned. The Ruhr Club has not won. Finding again the past weekend against Hertha Berlin (1-2). Gabon’s Aubameyang remained on the bench, another African assures. Tunisian Sami Allagui has broken through the BVB defense to put in the winning goal for his team.
France (19th day)
Lyon has folded arms Sunday during their match against Lorient. The Gones got held in check 2-2 thanks to the 11th goal of the season of Cameroon’s Vincent Abubakar and the first in nearly a year for Burkinabe Alain Traore.
Salomon Kalou has regained his old habits. Silent for a few games, the Ivorian has again returned to the right direction by scoring twice in the weekend against Bastia. He recurred on Sunday giving the advantage to Lille against PSG (2-2) but not enough to get the 3 points of the game.
Good performance yesterday of Alaixys Romao. The Togolese impressed during the 2-2 draw of OM against Bordeaux . He scored his first goal in particular under the OM colors.
Another Togolese on fire in recent weeks, Floyd Ayité. The midfielder of Reims scored his 3rd goal of the season and 4th of his team Saturday against Ajaccio (4-1).
Cédric Mongongu cannot prevent the defeat of Evian Thonon Gaillard against Nice (1-3). The Congolese had nevertheless transformed his second penalty of the season.
Sochaux finished the year with a great success at home against Rennes ( 2-1). A breath of fresh air for Coach Herve Renard who can say thank you to the Franco-Congolese striker Cedric Bakambu.
Spain (17th day)
Betis Sevilla beat Almeria 1-0 thanks to the first goal in La Liga of the Nigerian Ramon Azeez.