This weekend, Ghanaian players made a strong impact in leagues worldwide, with five Black Stars players finding the back of the net and others delivering notable performances. From England to the United States, Ghanaian talent was on full display, demonstrating skill, resilience, and determination.
In England, Antoine Semenyo continued his impressive Premier League run, scoring his fourth goal of the season in Bournemouth’s surprise 2-1 victory over champions Manchester City. Jordan Ayew also made his mark, coming off the bench to score in Leicester City’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town. In addition, Thomas Partey played a solid 86 minutes for Arsenal in their tight 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United, while Jeffrey Schlupp saw action in Crystal Palace’s 2-2 tie with Wolves.
Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, Ibrahim Osman emerged as a game-changer for Feyenoord, netting the decisive goal off the bench in their thrilling 3-2 win against AZ Alkmaar. Over in Israel, Patrick Twumasi stole the show with a brace for Beitar Jerusalem, leading them to a 2-0 triumph over Hapoel Hadera. Jerome Opoku also found the net in Turkey, scoring for Basaksehir in a hard-fought 3-2 loss to Konyaspor in the Super League.
In the United States, Joseph Paintsil scored in LA Galaxy’s commanding 4-1 playoff victory over Colorado Rapids, while Lalas Abubakar featured for the Rapids in the same match. Ronald Donkor represented New York Red Bulls in a thrilling playoff, helping his side progress in a 3-2 penalty shootout win over Columbus Crew.
Elsewhere, Ghanaians made their presence felt in leagues across Europe and beyond. In Spain, Inaki Williams played a full 90 minutes for Athletic Bilbao in a 1-1 draw with Real Betis. Alfred Duncan saw minutes in Italy’s Serie A, and Andre Ayew’s solid performance for Le Havre helped them secure a 1-0 win over Montpellier in France.
In Belgium, Mohammed Fuseini contributed to Royale Union SG’s 1-1 draw against Mechelen, while Majeed Ashimeru saw action in Anderlecht’s decisive 4-0 win over Kortrijk. Other highlights included Lawrence Ati-Zigi’s performance as goalkeeper for St. Gallen in Switzerland, as they held Sion to a 1-1 draw, and Abdul Baba Rahman’s role in PAOK’s 2-1 victory over Lamia in Greece.
From Malta to Malaysia, Ghanaian players left a mark in various leagues, each bringing pride to their home country. As the season progresses, these players continue to show their strength, adaptability, and commitment to their clubs worldwide, further solidifying Ghana’s reputation in global football.
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