The African duo were in superb shape, leading their fellow Bees to a commanding win against the Saints.
The African duo of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa showed their exceptional form as they led Brentford to a resounding 5-0 victory over Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium, marking the Bees' first away win of the Premier League season.
Mbeumo, the Cameroonian forward, was particularly impressive, netting two goals and providing an assist.
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His contributions included a stunning strike in the 62nd minute and a penalty conversion in the 69th minute after a foul on teammate Sepp van den Berg.
Wissa, representing DR Congo, also made his impact by scoring in stoppage time, bringing his season tally to 10 goals.
Together, they combined for five goal contributions throughout the match, demonstrating their synergy on the pitch.
Brentford took an early lead with Kevin Schade scoring in the 6th minute, setting the tone for a dominant performance.
The Bees controlled the game, with Mbeumo creating five chances and making four key passes. His season’s statistics stand at 13 goals and three assists, while Wissa is close behind with 10 goals and two assists despite a run of four matches without a goal.
For Southampton, the Nigerian duo of Paul Onuachu and Joe Aribo struggled to make an impact. Aribo has managed only two goals this season, while Onuachu has yet to find the net.
This defeat leaves Southampton at the bottom of the league table, and in danger of relegation as they remain 10 points from safety.
The match highlighted not only Mbeumo and Wissa's brilliance but also Southampton's ongoing struggles under new management, as they suffered their third consecutive loss since appointing Ivan Juric.