From the bustling Premier League to the serene European leagues, Ghanaian footballers continue to make their mark on the global stage. This weekend, several players showcased their talents, leaving a lasting impression on their respective clubs and fans.
The performance of a few Ghanaian players from last week is broken down below.
England – Premier League
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku playe the full throttle for Leicester City as a right winger as his team shared the spoils with Ipswich Town in a 1-1 scoreline. Fatawu was rated 7.5 after the game.
Jordan Ayew was spectacular as he also came off the bench to score to deny Ipswich all 3 points. In 10 matches he has scored 2 goals in the league as a substitute.
Antoine Semenyo was on fire as Bournemouth defeated defending Champions Manchester 2-1 at home. Semenyo played the whole game as a left winger. He so scored the opener to help his team win. He claimed the man of the match award with a rating of 9.0.
Thomas Partey played yet again as a right back for Arsenal as they lost 1-0 to Newcastle at the Saint James Park. He was rated 7.5 after playing 86 minutes of the game.
Spain – La Liga
Inaki Williams featured for Athletico Bilbao as they drew 1-1 with Real Betis. He created the most chances (4) and struck the woodwork. He was rated 8.3. This season he has scored 3 goals and provided 3 assists in 12 games.
France – Ligue 1
Andre Dede Ayew played 90 minutes for Le Havre in the French Ligue 1 as a striker as his team won 1-0 over Montepellier.
Gideon Mensah played as a left midfielder for Auxerre in a 4-0 win over Lyon. This season he has played four games and provided an assist.
Elisha Owusu also played as a central midfielder for Auxerre. He has been a standout for his team in the middle of the park so far this season.He has scored 1 goal and provided an assist for Auxerre this season.
Dutch Eredivisie
Ibrahim Osman came off the bench to score for Feyenoord as they defeated AZ Alkmaar 3-2 in the Dutch Eredivise. So far he has played 6 games providing 2 assists and scoring 2 goals in the process. He has an average rating of 7.9.
Belgium First Division
Majeed Ashimeru was influential for Anderlecht as they won 4-0 over Club Kortrijik over the weekend. The 27 year old midfielder has scored 1 goal in 10 games this season.
Turkey – Supa Liga
Alexander Djiku played for Fenerbache in the Turkish League as his team defeated Trabzonspor 3-2.
Jerome Opoku played as a left centre back for Instanbul Basaksehir as they lost 3-2 to Konyaspor over the weekend. Opoku was rated 6.3. In 8 matches this season he has provided 2 assists.
Greece – Supa Liga
Abdul Baba Rahman played as a defensive midfielder for PAOK Thessaloniki in their 2-1 win over Lamia over the weekend. The 30 year old has been crucial to his teams attack since last season. This season, he has played 6 games playing 5 as a starter. He has 1 goal contribution so far which is a goal.
MLS
Joseph Paintsil was except for LA Galaxy as he was on the score sheet in their 4-1 win over Colorado. He was rated 8.3 after playing 78 minutes as a left winger.
As the season progresses, Ghanaian players abroad continue to inspire and entertain. Their success on the international stage not only brings pride to the nation but also showcases the talent and potential of Ghanaian football.
