The Premier League has long been a stage for some of Africa's finest footballing talent, and the 2026/27 campaign promises to be no different, and you can find all the games within our Premier League football bets section.
With Mohamed Salah having left Liverpool, there is a new opportunity for other African stars to take centre stage in England's top flight. From established Premier League performers to players looking to make their mark at bigger clubs, here are five African players to watch this season.
1. Antoine Semenyo – Manchester City
Semenyo could be one of the most fascinating players to watch this season.
The Ghana international made the move from Bournemouth to Manchester City in January after establishing himself as one of the Premier League's most dangerous attacking players. He had already registered 10 goals and 12 goal contributions before making the switch.
Now operating at one of the biggest clubs in Europe, Semenyo has the opportunity to take his game to another level. His pace, strength and ability to attack defenders make him an intriguing option in City's forward line.
2. Mohammed Kudus – Tottenham Hotspur
Kudus joined Tottenham Hotspur from West Ham United last summer and is already one of the most recognisable African players in the Premier League. Injury ended his first season in north London early, but he is expected back in the next few weeks.
The Ghana winger is at his most dangerous when isolated against a full-back, where his ability to shift the ball at speed leaves defenders with very little to work with. If he can add more consistency in front of goal on his return, he has the platform to become one of the division's leading attacking players.
3. Bryan Mbeumo – Manchester United
Mbeumo has already demonstrated that he can produce at Premier League level, but Manchester United represents a different challenge.
The Cameroon international joined United after an impressive spell with Brentford and now has the opportunity to establish himself at one of England's biggest clubs. His versatility, movement and ability to contribute goals and assists make him an important attacking option.
A strong campaign could see Mbeumo move from being an excellent Premier League player to a genuine star.
4. Omar Marmoush – Tottenham Hotspur
The Egyptian forward enters the season on loan at Spurs from Manchester City with plenty of attention on him as he continues his adaptation to life in the Premier League.
Marmoush's pace and intelligent movement give Spurs a much-needed dimension in attack, while his potential partnership with fellow City transfer Savio is particularly exciting.
If Marmoush can turn those promising performances into consistent Premier League production, he could become one of the competition's most dangerous African attackers.
5. Yoane Wissa – Newcastle United
Newcastle's signing of Wissa gives the Democratic Republic of Congo international another opportunity to prove himself at the highest level.
Wissa arrived on Tyneside last season after establishing a reputation as a reliable Premier League goalscorer at Brentford, while his performances for DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup have only increased the attention surrounding him.
Despite having an underwhelming output last season, Newcastle will expect goals, movement and experience from their forward, and Wissa could quickly become an important part of their attacking plans.
Who will emerge as Africa's Premier League star?
With Salah no longer dominating the conversation, the 2026/27 campaign could see a new African star emerge.
Semenyo has the opportunity to shine at Manchester City, Kudus is looking to become Tottenham's main attacking threat, while Mbeumo and Wissa will be expected to deliver at ambitious clubs.
For fans following the season through football betting as well as on the pitch, these five players could be particularly interesting to watch. The Premier League has already shown that African stars can have a major influence on the title race, European places and goalscoring markets — and this season looks set to provide another chapter.