African players in Europe: Belloumi keeps Hull fairytale alive

In the world of European football, African players continue to make their mark. Mohamed Belloumi, the Algerian winger for Hull City, has been instrumental in keeping his team's fairytale unbeaten Premier League run alive. Belloumi scored twice in the opening half of Hull's 2-2 draw against Chelsea, showcasing his exceptional left-foot skills. His brace secured a vital point for Hull, currently in third place in the league.

In the Championship, Mali-born midfielder Malick Yalcouye scored Brighton's second goal in their 5-0 demolition of 10-man Coventry. Yalcouye's goal came in the 51st minute, highlighting his impressive performances for the Seagulls. The 20-year-old has already scored twice this season, including a goal against Chelsea.

From Spain, 32-year-old Ghanaian striker Inaki Williams scored a dramatic last-minute equalizer for Athletic Bilbao against Elche, salvaging a 1-1 draw in La Liga. Williams' goal came with only ten minutes remaining, defying the odds to secure a point for the visitors.

Italy's Venezia managed a 2-2 draw against Fiorentina, thanks to a goal from Nigeria striker Akor Adams. However, Franco Mastantuono's impressive hat-trick swung the game in favor of the visitors, as they emerged victorious in Serie A. Meanwhile, Germany's Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 with Augsburg, with Cameroon striker Christian Kofane scoring an 18th-minute goal, which proved to be the only one of the match despite his team's efforts.

Last but not least, Serhou Guirassy, the French forward for Borussia Dortmund, played a crucial role in his team's 3-0 win over Paderborn. Guirassy's goals were initially ruled offside, but he still contributed significantly to Dortmund's comfortable victory.