The individual award for the highest goal scorer in the English premier league for the 2018/19 season was shared amongst three African stars which includes Liverpool duo of Mohammed Salah and Saido Mane as well as arsenal front man Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the African trio were tied on 22 goals each. The Gabonese scored twice on the last day of the season against Burnley taking his goal tally to 22 goals. He was quick to praise his African counter part as he believes it's an evidence of the exploits of African footballers playing abroad. He said;
"It [golden boot] means a lot and I'm really happy and proud of it.I'm sharing this trophy with Mane and Salah, I like these two guys and we're representing Africa ,so it's a good sign for the continent. I'm really proud and I have to thank my teammates for helping me to get it".
The Gabonese wouldn't be taking part in this year's continental competition as the Gabon national team failed to qualify for the Afcon 2019.
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