This weekend, Ghanaian footballers dazzled across the globe, delivering impressive performances for their respective clubs. From Ayew’s resilience in France to Semenyo’s brilliance in England, here’s a detailed wrap-up of their exploits:

The Goal-Getters

Andre Ayew showcased his prowess for Le Havre, scoring their only goal in a narrow 2-1 defeat to Lens. Kamaldeen Sulemana also found the back of the net, helping Southampton secure a commanding 3-0 victory over Swansea City in the Championship.

Mohammed Salisu, returning to full form, scored his first goal of the season in Monaco’s 2-2 draw against Nantes, while Antoine Semenyo shone bright for Bournemouth, scoring and assisting in their emphatic 5-1 victory over West Brom.

Highlights Across England

Thomas Partey featured in Arsenal’s FA Cup clash against Manchester United, which ended in a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout loss after a 1-1 draw.

Jeffrey Schlupp contributed to Crystal Palace’s 1-0 win over Stockport County in the FA Cup.

Salis Abdul Samed made his much-anticipated injury comeback, debuting for Sunderland in their 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Stoke City.

Jordan Ayew played a supporting role in Leicester City’s 6-2 triumph over QPR.

Forson Amankwah and Brandon Thomas-Asante also made appearances for Norwich and Coventry City, respectively.

Impressive Performances in France

Andre Ayew’s strike stood out for Le Havre, while Mohammed Salisu’s goal was vital for Monaco’s 2-2 draw. Ghanaian duo Elisha Owusu and Gideon Mensah helped Auxerre secure a point in their stalemate against Lille.

In Ligue II, Koffi Kouao featured prominently in Metz’s game against Lorient, which ended in a draw.

Elsewhere in Europe

Spain: Abdul Mumin played the full 90 minutes as Rayo Vallecano defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 in La Liga.

Belgium: Christopher Bonsu Baah contributed to Genk’s 2-0 win, while Denis Odoi and Francis Abu put in solid performances for Antwerp and Cercle Brugge.

Cyprus: Ghanaian players like Clinton Doudou and David Abagna helped their teams secure important victories.

Turkey and Greece: Joseph Attamah and Abdul Baba Rahman were in action for their respective clubs, despite suffering narrow losses.

Salis Abdul Samed’s Long-Awaited Return

A standout story from the weekend was Salis Abdul Samed’s return after 244 days on the sidelines due to injury. His debut for Sunderland, although ending in a 2-1 defeat, marked a promising comeback for the talented midfielder.

Looking Ahead

With such strong performances, Ghanaian players continue to leave their mark across various leagues, boosting their profiles and representing their nation proudly.