The 2025-26 German Bundesliga season will kick off this weekend with several African footballers aiming to live up to the expectations of helping their respective clubs achieve their season’s ambitions.
Multiple players made the move to the league over the summer transfer window, increasing the growing number of players from the continent in the league. Ahead of the season opener between defending champions Bayern Munich and Stuttgart.
Here are five footballers to watch out for during the course of the campaign.
Raphael Onyedika (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika completed a move to long-term admirers Frankfurt from Club Brugge this summer and will be hoping to help them seal a higher placed finish and return to European competition at the end of the campaign.
The 25-year-old delivered a masterclass in midfield on his debut for the club, as they thrashed Tonis 1911/20 11-0 in the German Cup first round last weekend and will be eyeing a similar impact when they visit Union Berlin in their first game of the season on Saturday, as they aim to begin the campaign with maximum points.
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Christian Kofane (Bayer Leverkusen)
Cameroon international Christian Kofane is another player who will be looking to continue his development and enjoy an outstanding campaign with Bayer Leverkusen.
The 20-year-old enjoyed an impressive debut campaign and was linked with an exit over the summer with Premier League champions Arsenal heavily linked.
He is expected to compete for attacking places alongside Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick and Nigerian forward Victor Boniface and will be looking to use his speed and goalscoring ability ro help his side challenge for the title this season.
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Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)
Veteran striker Serhou Guirassy is set to continue with Borussia Dortmund into the new season and will be hoping to continue his goalscoring record by helping them challenge Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title.
Dortmund already lost 2-1 to Bayern in the German Supercup and will start their campaign against Hamburg on Saturday, with Guirassy hoping to play a leading role in his third season at the club.
Terem Moffi (Hamburg)
Nigerian striker Terem Moffi recently completed a move to Hamburg, where he will be hoping for a good showing as he hopes to revive his career after a difficult run of form.
The 27-year-old has shown that he can provide goals at the top level with impressive performances for Lorient and Nice in the French Ligue 1.
Moffi will be hoping to seal a regular place as Hamburg’s first-choice forward, beginning with their season opener against Dortmund.
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Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen)
Algerian midfielder Ibrahim Maza completes this list as he hopes to build on an impressive debut season with Bayer Leverkusen as he heads into his second season at the club.
The 20-year-old was one of the club’s best performers last season and he carried that form into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he helped Algeria reach the knockout rounds.
His versatility and playmaking skills will be very essential for Bayer Leverkusen this season if they are to mount a strong challenge for the Bundesliga against Bayern Munich.
