The international break may be over, but Ghanaian players wasted no time making their mark in club football over the weekend. From stunning goals to key performances, here’s a detailed wrap-up of how the Black Stars fared across various leagues.

Goal-Scoring Heroes

Four Black Stars players found the net this weekend, showcasing their importance to their respective clubs:

Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer: The forward continued his fine form for Hamburg, netting his sixth goal of the campaign in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Schalke in Bundesliga II.

Jordan Ayew: Coming off the bench for Leicester City, Ayew struck a goal in their narrow 2-1 loss to Chelsea in the Premier League.

Thomas Partey: Arsenal’s midfield maestro added a goal to his tally in a commanding 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Abdul Baba Rahman: The PAOK defender climbed off the bench to score the winning goal in their 2-1 triumph over Asteras Tripolis in the Greek Super League.

Spotlight on Ghanaian Players in England

In the Premier League, Thomas Partey’s composed performance for Arsenal earned him a well-deserved goal, while Jeffrey Schlupp contributed 17 minutes in Crystal Palace’s 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. Antoine Semenyo also saw 90 minutes of action for Bournemouth in their narrow defeat to Brighton.

In the Championship, Forson Amankwah and Brandon Thomas-Asante were active for Norwich and Coventry, respectively, as their teams settled for 2-2 draws.

In League One, Jojo Wollacott kept a clean sheet in Crawley’s 1-0 victory, solidifying his status as a dependable goalkeeper.

Performances Across Europe

France: Mohammed Salisu returned from injury with a strong 90-minute performance in Monaco’s thrilling 3-2 win over Brest, while Andre Ayew contributed 71 minutes in Le Havre’s 2-0 victory over Nantes.

Germany: Königsdörffer stole the show in Bundesliga II, cementing his role as a key player for Hamburg.

Belgium: Christopher Bonsu-Baah played a starring role in Genk’s dominant 3-0 victory over Charleroi.

Elsewhere Around the Globe

In Turkey, Alexander Djiku had an unfortunate moment, scoring an own goal in Fenerbahçe’s emphatic 6-2 win over Kayserispor.

Austria: Ibrahim Mustapha contributed to LASK Linz’s narrow 2-1 victory over Salzburg.

Switzerland: Lawrence Ati-Zigi kept a clean sheet for St. Gallen, continuing his fine run of form.

Greece: Baba Rahman’s decisive goal proved crucial for PAOK.

Cyprus: Ghanaian duo Eric Boakye and Alex Sarfo played key roles in Aris’ 3-0 win over AEL Limassol.