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
Jordan Ayew was a 71st minute substitute for Leicester City in the 2-1 home loss to Chelsea. He score the only goal for Leicester which was a penalty in additional time. He is the highest scoring Ghanaian in the Premier League with 3 goals to his name this season.
Antoine Semenyo played as a left winger for Bournemouth as they were defeated 2-1 at home by Brighton.
Thomas Partey came off the bench at the start of the second half to score for Arsenal as they beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 at the Emirates stadium. He goal was one the shot from behind the box which have become his trademark goal. He had two goals in the Premier League this season.
Spain – La Liga
Inaki Williams featured for Atletico Bilbao as they defeated Real Sociedad He played as a right winger. He has scored 3 goals and provided 3 assists so far this season.
France – Ligue 1
Mohammed Salisu made a return to action as Monaco beat Brest 3-2 in the French Ligue 1. After a spectacular defensive display, he was rated 7.6 by Fotmobile.
Ernest Nuamah was in action for Lyon as they drew 1-1 with Reims. He played as a right winger and was rated 7.2 after 68 minutes.
Andre Dede Ayew played as a striker for 71 minutes for Le Havre in the French Ligue 1 as a striker as his team won 2-0 over Nantes.
Gideon Mensah played as a left midfielder for Auxerre in a 1-0 win over Angers. 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.
Alidu Seidu played only 18 minutes for Rennes as they lost 1-0 to Lille. He was subbed off as a result of an injury.
Turkey – Supa Liga
Alexander Djiku played for Fenerbache in the Turkish League as his team defeated Kayserispor 6-2. He scored an own goal in that game.
Jerome Opoku played as a left centre back for Instanbul Basaksehir as they lost 3-0 to Gaziantep FK over the weekend.
Greece – Supa Liga
Abdul Baba Rahman scored for PAOK Thessaloniki in their 2-1 win over Asteras Tripolis over the weekend. The 30 year old has been crucial to his teams attack since last season. This season, he has played 7 games playing 5 as a starter. He has 2 goals so far this season.
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.
