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Aubamenyang, Mbeumo, Diomande: How African players performed across Europe's top five leagues

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Manchester United's Cameroonian midfielder Bryan Mbeumo celebrates after scoring their in the English Premier League vs Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on November 8, 2025. (Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo notched his fourth goal in his last four appearances at the weekend, opening the scoring in a 2-2 Premier League draw at Tottenham Hotspur.

The 26-year-old Cameroon star will switch his attention to the 20026 World Cup this week as the Indomitable Lions face the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday in an African play-off.

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