The past weekend was a memorable one for Ghanaian footballers across the globe, with several making significant contributions for their respective clubs. From Spain to Cyprus and beyond, here’s a comprehensive wrap-up of their performances:
Players on the Scoresheet:
Abdul Mumin: The standout performer, Mumin scored a crucial goal for Rayo Vallecano in their thrilling 3-3 draw against Real Madrid in La Liga, showcasing his growing influence in the Spanish top flight.
Matthew Cudjoe: The young forward found the back of the net for Sakhnin in their 1-1 draw with Maccabi Petah Tikva in the Israeli Premier League.
David Abagna Sandan: The APOEL Nicosia midfielder registered his first league goal in Cyprus, scoring a stunning opener and providing an assist in their 2-0 win over Enosis Neon Paralimni FC.
Highlights from Major Leagues:
In the English Premier League, Thomas Partey played 22 minutes for Arsenal in a draw against Everton, while Kamaldeen Sulemana endured a tough 15 minutes for Southampton in their heavy defeat to Tottenham. Tariq Lamptey saw 46 minutes of action in Brighton’s loss to Crystal Palace.
In La Liga, Inaki Williams played the full 90 minutes for Athletic Bilbao in a 1-1 draw with Alaves.
Over in Italy, Emmanuel Gyasi featured in Empoli’s 1-0 loss to Torino.
In France, Mohammed Salisu and Ernest Nuamah made notable appearances, while Andre Ayew saw action for Le Havre in their defeat.
In Germany, Christopher Antwi-Adjei impressed for Schalke in their 1-1 draw against Dusseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga.
Other Notable Performances:
In Cyprus, Emmanuel Toku featured for AEL Limassol, while Abagna stole the spotlight with his goal and assist for APOEL.
In the Israeli Premier League, Patrick Twumasi and Montari Kamaheni were involved in Beitar Jerusalem’s 3-2 win over Ashdod, while Cudjoe’s goal earned his team a vital point.
In Turkey, Emmanuel Boateng and Nicholas Opoku delivered strong performances, with Opoku playing a full 90 minutes in Kasimpasa’s win.
Emerging Stars in Other Leagues:
Ghanaian players like Kelvin Ofori (Slovakia), Jonas Adjetey (Switzerland), and Razak Abalora (Albania) continued to get valuable minutes for their clubs, further cementing Ghana’s strong presence in global football.
With standout performances from both seasoned stars and emerging talents, Ghanaian footballers continue to shine abroad, carrying the flag high in various leagues around the world.
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