African Soccer Heroes this week

Date: 06-04-2010 7:24 pm (14 years ago) | Author: AfricanNewslive
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African footballers who made the headlines in European leagues this weekend:

Carlton Cole of West Ham United is challenged by Steven Pienaar of Everton during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on April 4, 2010 in Liverpool, England.

England

DIDIER DROGBA (Chelsea): The Ivory Coast striker came off the bench to score his side’s second goal in their crucial 2-1 win at Manchester United on Saturday. Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti opted not to start his star striker as he had felt pain from a groin problem while training, but he still played a decisive role as he was controversially ruled onside and slammed a 79th minute shot past Edwin van der Sar for his 31st goal of the season. Drogba’s strike means Chelsea are now two points clear of United at the top of the Premier League.

JOHN OBI MIKEL (Chelsea): The Nigeria midfielder gave an impressive display in front of his side’s back-four as the Blues claimed a vital 2-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday. Mikel was able to cut off the supply lines to United’s attack as his team went top of the Premier League with five games to play.

SALOMON KALOU (Chelsea): The Ivory Coast forward was sent on as a 73rd minute replacement for Joe Cole at Manchester United on Saturday and made an instant impact. His pass to Didier Drogba allowed his compatriot to fire in Chelsea’s second goal as they earned a 2-1 win which put the Blues in pole position to win the Premier League.

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