African Excellence: Deadly Cameroonian-Congolese partnership powers Bees to fourth straight away win

African superstars Mbeumo and Wissa celebrate for the Bees against Leicester.

African Excellence: Deadly Cameroonian-Congolese partnership powers Bees to fourth straight away win

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 10:42 - 22.02.2025

Cameroon's Mbeumo and DR Congo's Wissa stole the show for Brentford in their latest Premier League away win against struggling Leicester City.

Cameroon's Bryan Mbeumo and DR Congo's Yoane Wissa once again stole the spotlight for Brentford, leading their team to a resounding 4-0 victory over Leicester City.

This win saw Brentford secure a fourth consecutive Premier League away triumph, catapulting them to 10th in the table on Friday night.

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The dynamic duo has been instrumental in Brentford's resurgence this season, combining for an impressive 27 Premier League goals.

Their partnership is not just about numbers; it reflects a deep friendship that transcends the pitch. Mbeumo and Wissa have become more than teammates; they are close friends who share laughter and a strong bond off the field as much as they do on it.

Yoane Wissa captained the club to the latest win.
Yoane Wissa captained the club to the latest win.

On Friday night at the King Power Stadium, it was Wissa who opened the scoring with a clinical finish after Mikkel Damsgaard cleverly picked him out with an intelligent flick.

The momentum continued when Damsgaard found Mbeumo free in the area for a beautifully curled goal. Christian Norgaard also got on the scoresheet off a Mbeumo assist before substitute Fabio Carvalho sealed the win late on.

Fantastic duo, Mbeumo and Wissa.
Fantastic duo, Mbeumo and Wissa.

Brentford's transformation from struggling away performers to road warriors has been nothing short of remarkable. After failing to secure any wins in their first nine away games this season, they have now achieved four consecutive victories—a feat unprecedented for them as a Premier League club.

Mbeumo and Wissa are at the heart of this success story. Their bond is built on mutual respect and trust, which translates into seamless communication on the pitch.

"Friendship," Mbeumo said with a smile after their recent victory over Leicester City, highlighting how crucial their relationship is to Brentford’s attacking prowess.

With Everton at home next on the agenda, there is growing optimism that they could join other surprise contenders like Nottingham Forest and Fulham in pushing for European qualification spots.

Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa celebrate his goal for Brentford.

With only four points separating them from seventh place and momentum firmly on their side, perhaps it’s time for Thomas Frank’s team—and especially his African stars—to dare dream big.

For now, though, all eyes remain fixed on Mbeumo and Wissa—the unstoppable duo whose chemistry both off and on the pitch continues to inspire fans across England with every passing game.