African Stars led by Eagles duo dominate Premier League Team of the Week

Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo were in fine form alongside Eagles duo of Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise.

African Stars led by Eagles duo dominate Premier League Team of the Week

Izuchukwu Akawor 12:11 - 23.04.2024

African Stars led by stars Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise have dominated the Whoscored Team of the Week in the Premier League.

Anglo-Nigerian stars Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise have been named in the Premier League Team of the Week. 

Pulse Sports Nigeria can report that the Crystal Palace playmakers were named alongside African talents Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, according to stats experts Whoscored.

Eagles Duo Star in Hammers Rout

Eze (8.73 rating) and Olise (8.89) were instrumental as Crystal Palace thrashed West Ham 5-2, with the former scoring one and assisting another, while his compatriot matched that goal contribution.

Their scintillating displays were complemented by teammate Jean-Philippe Mateta's brace as the Eagles soared under new manager Oliver Glasner.

Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise were responsible for four of the goals for the Eagles.
Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise were responsible for four of the goals for the Eagles. (Photo Credit: Imago)

Mbeumo & Wissa Brentford's Driving Force

Cameroonian star Mbeumo continued his sensational form with two assists in Brentford's 5-1 demolition of Luton Town, earning a place in the elite XI.

His teammate from DR Congo Wissa went one better, bagging his first Premier League brace of the season en route to being named Player of the Week with a stellar 9.27 rating.

Brentford will be happy to have Bryan Mbeumo fit again.
Brentford will be happy to have Bryan Mbeumo fit again. (Photo Credit: Brentford/X)

The African duo have been pivotal as the Bees' impressive display against Gabriel Osho and Elijah Adebayo’s Hatters seem to have secured another season in the topflight.

Other Standout Performers

Arijanet Muric (Burnley)

Yoane Wissa netted his first brace of the season for the Bees.
Yoane Wissa netted his first brace of the season for the Bees. (Photo Credit: X)

Lorenz Assignon (Burnley)

Ethan Pinnock (Brentford)

Sergio Reguilon (Brentford)

James Tarkowski (Everton)

Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)

As the Premier League season enters its closing stages, the impact of the Eagles stars and other African talents is being keenly monitored across the competition.

Eze, Olise, Mbeumo and Wissa will be keen to maintain their blistering forms and drive their respective clubs towards lofty goals in the remaining fixtures.

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