African footballers were among the standout performers across Europe’s major leagues at the weekend, with several players making important contributions for their respective clubs.

From goals that inspired victories to efforts that rescued points, players from the continent continued to make their presence felt in England, Spain, Italy, Germany, France and the Netherlands.

Here is a look at some of the African players who caught the eye.

NETHERLANDS

Tolu Arokodare (Ajax)

Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare continued his scoring form with another goal in Ajax’s 2-2 draw against FC Twente.

The forward opened the scoring in the third minute, heading home a cross from Oscar Gloukh to give Ajax an early advantage.

Rayane Bounida doubled their lead in the 66th minute, but Twente fought back with an own goal before Wout Weghorst converted a stoppage time penalty to earn a draw.

ENGLAND

Jackson scored in the fourth minute as Aston Villa twice surrendered two goal leads in a dramatic 4-4 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The Senegalese striker reacted quickest after goalkeeper Senne Lammens parried an effort, tapping home from close range to give Villa a 2-0 advantage.

It was his ninth goal in 14 appearances across all competitions this season. However, United scored twice in stoppage time to rescue a point.

Yann Gboho (Coventry City)

Ivory Coast winger Gboho scored his first Premier League goal in Coventry City’s 3-1 defeat to Everton.

The 25-year-old put Frank Lampard’s side ahead in the 52nd minute with a composed finish after taking advantage of poor defending.

However, Everton responded with three goals to turn the game around, leaving Coventry just one point above the relegation zone.

SPAIN

Yassir Zabiri (Racing Santander)

Moroccan forward Zabiri continued his impressive season with a goal in Racing Santander’s 2-1 victory away to Malaga.

The 21-year-old scored his ninth goal of the campaign with a simple finish after reacting to a rebound inside the penalty area.

Only Raphinha, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal have scored more goals in La Liga this season.

GERMANY

Ezechiel Banzuzi (RB Leipzig)

Banzuzi inspired RB Leipzig’s comeback in their 5-2 victory over Augsburg in the Bundesliga.

After Anton Kade had given Augsburg the lead inside the opening minute, the Democratic Republic of Congo international restored parity in the 33rd minute.

The 21-year-old turned home a pass from Brajan Gruda to score his second league goal of the season. He also has two assists.

Uchenna Ogundu (Augsburg)

Nigerian forward Ogundu scored his first goal for Augsburg despite their heavy defeat at Leipzig.

With his side trailing 5-1, Ogundu finished off a move involving Alexis Claude-Maurice and Fabian Rieder, sliding the ball into the bottom corner.

His effort proved only a consolation as Augsburg suffered a 5-2 defeat.

ITALY

Konan N’Dri (Lecce)

N’Dri rescued a point for Lecce with a goal in their 1-1 draw against Torino.

The Niger international found the net after Angolan defender Kailonda Gaspar had put Torino ahead with an own goal in the 60th minute.

Mali international Lassana Coulibaly provided the assist for Lecce’s equaliser.

FRANCE

Lassine Sinayoko (Paris FC)

Mali striker Sinayoko scored the only goal as Paris FC secured a 1-0 victory away to Auxerre.

The 63rd-minute strike earned all three points for the visitors and took his tally to nine goals in 10 league appearances this season.