
Vanguard Sports has published a ranking of the five highest-scoring African players in Europe's major leagues. The feature highlights footballers from across the continent who have made their mark as prolific goalscorers in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy, noting that African football has produced some of the greatest scorers in European football history. The piece appeared on Vanguard News.
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