As the 2024-2025 football season progresses, several African players are making waves across the continent’s top leagues, showcasing their talent and potential to dominate in the world’s most competitive environments.
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From lightning-fast wingers to commanding midfielders and clinical strikers, these players are poised to shine and leave a lasting impact. Let’s take a look at which three African Stars you should be looking out for across this week’s matches in the Premier League, La Liga and the Serie A.
Muhamed Tijani (Nigeria) – Plymouth Argyle
Nigerian striker Muhamed Tijani is poised to have an excellent opportunity to demonstrate his skills as lower-league Plymouth Argyle visits the Etihad Stadium for a prominent FA Cup match against Manchester City.
Born: July 26, 2000 in Lagos, Nigeria
Position: Forward
Jersey number: 46
Senior club career: Banik Ostrava (Czech Republic, 2019 – 2023); FK Trinec (Czech Republic, 2019 & 2021, loan); MFK Karvina (Czech Republic, 2020, loan); Silon Tarbosko (Czech Republic, 2021 – 2022, loan); Slavia Prague (Czech Republic, 2023 – present); Plymouth Argyle (England, 2024 – present).
Plymouth stats: 7 appearances, 0 goals
Club career stats: 152 appearances, 35 goals
Catch Tijani in the following match: Saturday 1 March, 19:45: Manchester City v Plymouth Argyle – LIVE on SuperSport GOtv Premier League and SuperSport GOtv Football.
Cedric Bakambu (DR Congo) – Real Betis
DR Congo striker Cedric Bakambu is an experienced player who has explored many aspects of professional football, yet even a seasoned veteran like him will be thrilled to prepare for a match against Real Madrid this weekend.
Born: April 11, 1991 in Vitry-sur-Seine, France
Position: Forward, winger
Jersey number: 11
Senior club career: Sochaux (France, 2010 – 2014); Bursaspor (Turkey, 2014 – 2015);
Villarreal (Spain, 2015 – 2018); Beijing Guoan (China, 2018 – 2022); Marseille (France,
2022); Olympiacos (Greece, 2022 – 2023); Al Nasr (UAE, 2023); Galatasaray (Turkey, 2023 – 2024); Real Betis (Spain, 2024 – present).
Betis stats: 31 appearances, 4 goals
Club career stats: 447 appearances, 175 goals
Catch Bakambu in the following match: Sunday 2 March, 17:15: Real Betis v Real Madrid –LIVE on SuperSport GOtv La Liga
Zito Luvombo (Angola) – Cagliari
As Cagliari strives to move up into the mid-table of Serie A, they will require a solid performance against Bologna this weekend. They will rely on winger/forward Zito Luvombo to deliver energy and control in the attacking third.
Born: March 9, 2002 in Luanda, Angola
Position: Forward, winger
Jersey number: 77
Senior club career: Primeiro de Agosto (Angola, 2018 – 2020); Cagliari (Italy, 2020 – present); Como (Italy, 2021, loan).
Cagliari stats: 95 appearances, 10 goals
Club career stats: 142 appearances, 26 goals
Catch Luvombo in the following match: Sunday 2 March, 16:00: Bologna v Cagliari – LIVE on SuperSport GOtv Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
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