 Spurs' and Mali's Frederic Kanoute scored a hat-trick |
Most European leagues are on their winter break but Africans still managed to hit the headlines where there was action.England
It was FA Cup third round action in England.
Frederic Kanoute, Mali's newest recruit, grabbed the headlines for his on the pitch exploits for a change as he scored a hat-trick for Tottenham Hotspur as they beat first division Crystal Palace 3-0.
Another Malian on target was Mamady Sidibe who helped first division Gillingham cause a shock, beating Premiership side Charlton Athletic by three goals to two.
Nigeria's Yakubu Ayegbeni grabbed a last minute winner for premiership Portsmouth, as they beat second division Blackpool 2-1.
The Ivory Coast's Kolo Toure scored the last goal in Arsenal's 4-1 win over fellow Premiership side Leeds United.
Spain
Unfortunately it was bad news for Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o Fils as he was sent-off, as his Real Mallorca side lost 2-0 to bottom of the table Espanyol.
France
There was also Cup action in France.
Nigeria's Bartholomew Obgeche scored for first division side Paris Saint-Germain as they beat second division Troyes 2-0.
Senegal's Mamadou Niang equalised for Strasbourg against Marseille, but it wasn't enough, with his side eventually losing in a penalty shoot-out.
Portugal
Cape Verde's Lito Aguiar scored for Moreirense as they defeated Beira Mar 3-1, with Nigerian Kingsley Ekeh scoring the consolation for the losers.
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