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Hakim Ziyech (right) has just opened the scoring for Ajax against Lille. REUTERS / Yves Herman

With a goal and an assist each with Ajax and Tottenham, Moroccan Hakim Ziyech and Ivorian Serge Aurier were the most prominent Africans of the fifth day of the Champions League.

On the pitch of Lille, already eliminated, Hakim Ziyech only needed two minutes to open the scoring and give early advantage to his team, Ajax Amsterdam. Intense after this second goal in the Champions League this season, the Moroccan international also served his striker Quincy Promes for the second goal of the Dutch. This victory allows Ajax to keep the top of its group before the final day that looks decisive.

The Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg can continue to believe in a qualification after his victory on the field of Genk (4-1). Zambian Patson Daka opened the scoring and allowed his club to secure a quiet success. The goal of the Belgians was the work of Tanzanian Aly Samatta.

Krepin Diatta, a goal and a red

Tuesday, the Senegalese FC Brugge, Krepin Diatta , was the main player in a crazy end of the game between Galatasaray and Bruges (1-1). Very discreet during this decisive match for the 3rd place of the group A (qualifying for the Europa League), the Lion was illustrated in the additional time by equalizing with a beautiful strike wound of the left foot at the entrance of the surface . A class action spoiled in the wake of his celebration. The finalist of the last CAN has removed his jersey, thus scooping a yellow card, the second, synonymous with expulsion. Clinton Mata followed suit. The Angolan midfielder also received a second yellow for breaking the corner post with his foot when celebrating the tying goal.

Mané - Koulibaly : draw ...

Led 2-0 on the field by Olympiakos, Tottenham finally won 4-2 and got his qualification for the round of 16, helped by his side Ivorian right. Serge Aurier was first decisive passer for the reduction of the gap of Dele Alli, then scorer to give the advantage to the Spurs of a beautiful half-volley cross, in the surface, right side. The Ivorian international had not scored with Tottenham since January in England Cup.

The duel of Lions between Sadio Mané (Liverpool) and Kalidou Koulibaly (Naples) did not give any winner (1-1). Both teams keep their chances of reaching the round of 16 intact.