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Aston Villa's Senegalese forward Nicolas Jackson celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League - League phase, Matchday 1 - football match between Club Brugge KV and Aston Villa FC at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges on September 8, 2026.
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African players in Europe: Jackson scores as Villa squander leads at United

Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson scored early for Aston Villa in a thrilling 4-4 draw with Manchester United, headlining an impressive weekend of performances by African stars across Europe's top leagues.

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PSG's Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal during the French L1 football match between Le Havre Athletic Club and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade Oceane in Le Havre, north-western France on October 30, 2026.
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African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi's historic hat-trick

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi nets a career-first hat-trick, while Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson stays in top form as African stars shine across Europe's major leagues.

Manchester United's English coach Michael Carrick reacts after losing the UEFA Champions League, league phase matchday 3, football match between Como 1907 and Manchester United at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como, northen Italy on October 21, 2026.
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Pitiful Man Utd display heaps pressure on Carrick

Manchester United hit a new low after a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat to Italian side Como, leaving manager Michael Carrick facing intense scrutiny.

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