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African players in Europe: Salah set to be top EPL scorer again

Mohamed Salah (right) celebrates with his teammate Sadio Mane after scoring in a past match [Courtesy]

Reigning African Footballer of the Year Mohamed Salah is poised to become the leading English Premier League scorer for the second successive season.

The Egyptian netted before being carried off following a blow to the head as Liverpool triumphed 3-2 at Newcastle to keep the title race with Manchester City alive. His goal took his season's total to 22, two more than his closest challengers.

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