From Mohamed Diame through Jimmy Kebe to Arouna Kone, FIFA.com looks at some of the lesser-known African players making an impact in the English Premier League.
Manchester United moved 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over bottom side QPR, while Norwich and Arsenal left it late to claim 2-1 wins in their respective matches.
The most anticipated round of the campaign will unfold in the USA as six of the top seven square off in Brazil, while six teams will hope to finish the weekend as the outright leaders in Argentina.
Boca Juniors, Sao Paulo, Suwon Bluewings and Bidvest Wits all enjoyed dream weekends, winning matches as their closest challengers slipped up.