Weekend roundup of African players in Europe

Bryan Mbeumo raced through Everton’s defense and drilled a fierce finish past Jordan Pickford, but Manchester United surrendered the lead twice in a 2-2 Premier League draw. The Cameroon striker’s goal in the 46th minute was his second in three games this season, following his effort in the 5-2 win over Ipswich.

In Spain, Nicolas Pepe opened the scoring for Villarreal with his second goal of the season. The Ivorian winger curled the ball into the net after Deportivo goalkeeper failed to reach it while coming off his line. Villarreal nevertheless lost 3-2 to a promoted Deportivo La Coruña side inspired by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The 37-year-old former Gabon international set up goals for Luismi Cruz and Zakaria Eddahchouri as Deportivo came back level. In the closing stages, Aubameyang charged through to score his fourth goal in four games and complete an impressive victory for the Galician club.

Senegal winger Assane Diao scored in both halves as Champions League qualifiers Como came from behind to beat Genoa 4-1 in Serie A. In Germany, Guinea international Serhou Guirassy scored and created another during Borussia Dortmund’s 3-2 comeback against Hoffenheim. Moroccan Bilal El Khannouss scored an excellent solo goal in Stuttgart’s 4-1 win over Cologne, while Ghana winger Ernest Nuamah completed Lyon’s 3-1 victory over Auxerre after also setting up the opening goal.