This weekend promises to be an exhilarating showcase of football, packed with thrilling matches across various leagues. Fans can expect intense rivalries, nail-biting finishes and standout performances from their favorite African players.
From high-stakes derbies to crucial clashes in the title races, every match will carry its own narrative, drawing fans into the drama both on and off the pitch. Whether you’re cheering for your local club or following the top teams in the league at home, prepare for a weekend filled with unforgettable moments and heart-stopping action.
Here are three African Stars to Watch across this week’s matches in the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A.
Andre Onana (Cameroon) – Manchester United
As Manchester United’s struggling season lurches toward a clash with Chelsea at Old Trafford this weekend, they will need Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana to be at his charismatic and effervescent best.
- Born: April 2, 1996 in Nkol Ngok, Cameroon.
- Position: Goalkeeper.
- Jersey number: 24.
- Senior club career: Ajax (Netherlands, 2015 – 2022); Inter Milan (Italy, 2022 – 2023); Manchester United (England, 2023 – present).
- National team stats: 42 appearances.
- Man United stats: 65 appearances.
- Club career stats: 359 appearances.
Catch the Cameroonian shot stopper live on Sunday November 3 at 18:30 (EAT): Manchester United v Chelsea.
The match will be live on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2.
Omar El Hilali (Morocco) – Espanyol
The ‘Derbi Barceloni’ is the pick of La Liga’s matches this weekend and Espanyol’s Moroccan right-back Omar El Hilali will have the key task of trying to quell the threat of Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal.
- Born: September 12, 2003 in Barcelona, Spain.
- Position: Defender.
- Jersey number: 23.
- Senior club career: RCD Espanyol (Spain, 2020 – present).
- National team stats: 4 appearances, 0 goals (Morocco U-23).
- Espanyol stats: 120 appearances, 0 goals.
- Club career stats: 120 appearances, 0 goals.
Catch the Moroccan live on Sunday November 3, 2024 at 17:15 (EAT): Barcelona v Espanyol
The match will be live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3.
Kingstone Mutandwa (Zambia) – Cagliari
Though he is far from being a regular starter for Cagliari, Zambian forward Kingstone Mutandwa has the potential to be a key player for Gli Isolani and will be hoping to make an appearance against Lazio in Rome on Monday night.
- Born: January 5, 2003 in Chibombo, Zambia.
- Position: Forward.
- Jersey number: 80.
- Senior club career: Atletico Lusaka (Zambia, 2021 – 2023); Maccabi Petah Tikva (Israel, 2021 – 2022); Cagliari (Italy, 2023 – present).
- National team stats: 1 appearance, 0 goals.
- Cagliari stats: 8 appearances, 1 goal.
- Club career stats: 26 appearances, 6 goals.
Catch Zambian forward on Monday November 4, 2024 at 21:45 (EAT): Lazio v Cagliari.
The match will be LIVE on SuperSport Football and SuperSport Maximo 360.
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