GOAL highlights the outstanding moments from the continent's stars in Europe
Getty ImagesInsightful details from the weekend
In this feature, GOAL picks out some of the under-the-radar stats you may have missed this week – and explains what they mean for Africa's biggest stars.
AdvertisementGetty.Samuel Kalu
Having had to make do with appearances off the bench, the Watford winger started successive games for the Hornets since his January move in the 5-1 thrashing by Leicester City on Sunday.
Particularly noteworthy for Kalu was the fact he played for the entirety of the game at Vicarage Road, something he had not hitherto managed this season for Bordeaux and the Premier League side.
Despite missing large portions of games for both clubs, the Nigerian seems to be ending the campaign in favour and could start for a third game running against Chelsea on the final day.
Getty ImagesVictor Osimhen
Osimhen netted his 14th Serie A goal of the campaign in Napoli’s 3-0 victory over Genoa, seeing him set a new personal best.
The centre-forward’s previous best return (13 goals) was set in the 2019/20 campaign in his only season at Ligue 1 side Lille.
Having outdone that tally, the Super Eagle will look to better that return next year.
Getty.Edouard Mendy
Mendy saved Sadio Mane’s penalty in Saturday’s FA Cup final but it was not enough for Chelsea who lost their third successive final in the competition.
For the Blues goalkeeper, it was his first penalty stop since thwarting Sergio Aguero’s failed Panenka in the Blues’ 2-1 success at Manchester City last season.
Having endured rife criticism in a difficult few weeks, a strong showing against Liverpool was timely to restore some confidence in his expertise.