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African players in Europe: Burkina Faso strikers on target in Premier League

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Bertrand Traore of Sunderland breaks away from Antoine Semenyo of AFC Bournemouth during their Premier League match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England, on November 29, 2025. (Michael Driver/ AFP)

Burkina Faso strikers Dango Ouattara and Bertrand Traore scored to help Brentford and Sunderland win in the Premier League at the weekend.

Ouattara struck in added time to seal a 3-1 victory for Brentford over Burnley while Traore equalised as Sunderland came from two goals behind to edge Bournemouth 3-2.

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