Premier League, La Liga and Serie A: 3 African star players to watch this weekend

London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Here are three African Stars to Watch across this week’s matches in the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A.

Kelechi Iheanacho (Nigeria) – Sevilla
The Nigerian forward joined Sevilla in a somewhat surprising move last month, but he has already made an impact in Andalusia. The 27-year-old Super Eagles star will be looking to play a key role for his team’s tricky away clash at the Mendizorroza Stadium against Deportivo Alaves.
– Born: 3 October 1996 in Owerri, Nigeria
– Position: Forward
– Jersey number: 9
– Senior club career: Manchester City (England, 2015-2017); Leicester City (England, 2017- 2024); Sevilla (Spain, 2024-present)
– National team stats: 55 appearances, 15 goals
– Sevilla stats: 2 appearances, 0 goals
– Club career stats: 297 appearances, 82 goals.
-Match date: Friday 20 September, 21:00: Deportivo Alaves v Sevilla

Yankuba Minteh (Gambia) – Brighton & Hove Albion
Talented winger Yankuba Minteh has caught the eye for Brighton & Hove Albion following his big money move from Newcastle United (for whom he never played an official match). The 20-year-old Gambian has pace and trickery down the right flank and will look to further enhance reputation in the Seagulls’ clash with Nottingham Forest this weekend.
– Born: 22 July 2004 in Bakoteh, Gambia
– Position: Winger
– Jersey number: 17
– Senior club career: OB (Denmark, 2022-2023); Newcastle United (England, 2023-2024); Feyenoord (Netherlands, 2023-2024, loan); Brighton & Hove Albion (England, 2024- present)
– National team stats: 7 appearances, 3 goals
– Brighton stats: 3 appearances, 0 goals
– Club career stats: 57 appearances, 15 goals.
-Match date: Sunday 22 September, 15:00: Brighton & Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest

Evan Ndicka (Ivory Coast) – Roma
Ivorian defender Evan Ndicka has established himself as a first-choice centre-back for Roma, impressing with his solidity and reliability. The 26-year-old was especially good in a high-profile clash against Juventus last month and will look to carry that form into this weekend’s home game against Udinese.
– Born: 20 August 1999 in Paris, France
– Position: Defender
– Jersey number: 5
– Senior club career: AJ Auxerre (France, 2017-2018); Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany, 2018- 2023); Roma (Italy, 2023-present)
– National team stats: 16 appearances, 0 goals
– Roma stats: 36 appearances, 0 goals
– Club career stats: 234 appearances, 12 goals.
-Match date: Sunday 22 September, 18:00: Roma v Udinese