34-years-old Pierre Aubameyang Becomes UEL All Time Top Scorer

By Ngome Michael

Gabon International Pierre Emerick Aubameyang scored and set up another for Olympic Marseille against Shakhtar Dotnetsk to break a new record as UEFA Europa League all time leading scorer in the second leg knockout stage qualifier tie.

The ex- Arsenal skipper set for himself a milestone of 31goals scored in the competition, leapfroging Colombian, Radamel Facao in the two legged confrontation.

OM and Dotnetsk separated in a 2-2 draw in Ukraine where the 2015 African Player of the year eclipsed his predecessor before taking over via a 23rd minute equalizer in France and assisted Ismaila Saar late in the second half to aid Marseille see off their opponents on a 3-1 scoreline, sailing to the next round with 5-3 aggregate win.

The Phocaeans,(Olympic Marseille) now face La Liga mid-table side Villarreal at the Knockout phase and will rely heavily on Aubameyang in their hunt for an European trophy this season.

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang joined Marseille from FC Barcelone continuing his outstanding tour of Europe’s elite clubs such as Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal and Chelsea.