Demba Ba continued his recent run of good form with the only goal in Senegal's 1-0 win over Cameroon at the weekend.
The Hammers striker was just one of a number of players out on international duty at the weekend and hit the only goal of Saturday's game to send his country top of the 2012 African Cup of Nations Group E qualifying table.Elsewhere around the globe, Pablo Barrera played a vital role in Mexico's 3-1 win over Paraguay. The winger's seventh minute cross was converted by Manchester United's Javier Hernandez to give the Mexicans an early lead in a game the won comfortably.
Right back Lars Jacobsen played a full 90 minutes for Denmark as they secured a 1-1 draw with neighbours Norway in Oslo, in Group H of the Euro 2012 qualifiers. Jacobsen's side took the lead through Dennis Rommedahl on 27 minutes and led til the 81st when Bari's Erik Huseklepp saved a point for the home side.
In one of the weekend's surprise results, Jonathan Spector's USA held an Argentinian side including Lionel Messi to a 1-1 draw in New Meadowlands. The West Ham reserve played the first half of the game before being replaced by debutant Timmy Chandler.
Closer to home Robbie Keane scored for Ireland as they edged past Macedonia by two goal to one, whilst Scott Parker player 88 minutes for England as they overcame Wales 2-0 in Cardiff.
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