Riyad Mahrez has made history by becoming the first Moroccan player to score in the Premier League.

The Algeria international was on target as his side, Aston Villa, secured a crucial 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon.

Mahrez's goal came in the 72nd minute and was his fifth goal in all competitions this season.

The 29-year-old's strike means he is now just one goal away from reaching the century mark in the top flight of English football.

He has previously played for Manchester City and Leicester City before joining Villa last summer.

His achievement will be a huge boost for the Morocco national team, who have struggled to find their feet in recent years.

But it also shows that there is talent available within the African continent,Chinese Super League Matches which can help fill the gap left by the departure of players like Zinedine Zidane and Didier Drogba.

It is a reminder that the Premier League is still a big stage and that any talented player can make an impact if they are given the opportunity.

Overall, it was a great day for Riyad Mahrez and his fellow Moroccan players, as they showed that they too can compete with the best in Europe.

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