Senegalese Sadio Mane spearheaded an African goal rush in the English Premier League at the weekend with his hat-trick inspiring Southampton to a 4-2 triumph over Manchester City.

Africans claimed nine of the 27 goals in nine matches, including a brace from Nigerian teenager Kelechi Iheanacho for City.

The Ayew brothers from Ghana were also among the goals. Andre bagged two as Swansea won 3-1 at home to Liverpool while Jordan got one for Aston Villa in a 3-2 loss at Watford.