Africans were on target in the French elite division, although their teams suffered contrasting fortunes
Mehdi Zerkane was on target as Bordeaux defeated Lens 3-0 in Sunday’s Ligue 1 outing.
The Algeria international was introduced for French left-back of Cameroonian descent Maxime Poundje in the 85th minute. Four minutes later, he justified his inclusion by scoring his team’s third goal of the day.
In the keenly contested affair played at the Matmut Atlantique, South Korean forward Ui-Jo Hwang put Jean-Louis Gasset’s men ahead in the 32nd minute from the penalty spot.
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A minute to full time, Senegalese right-back Youssouf Sabaly guaranteed victory for the hosts; with Sekou Mara providing the assist.