The 2025/26 European football season kicked off in style over the weekend, and Ghanaian stars wasted no time announcing themselves on the big stage. From England to Slovenia, Germany to Denmark, Black Stars players delivered standout performances that had fans buzzing.

Unfortunately, the weekend’s biggest story was tinged with controversy, as Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo was subjected to racist abuse despite producing a sensational display against Liverpool.

Still, the action on the pitch spoke loudest, and six Ghanaians in particular stood tall between August 15–17.

Brandon Thomas-Asante – Coventry City

Thomas-Asante played a crucial role in Coventry’s thrilling 5-3 away win over Derby County. With the game tied 3-3, the Black Stars forward struck in the 72nd minute to complete the comeback before his side sealed the win with two late goals.

Prince Amoako Jr – FC Nordsjaelland

Teenage sensation Prince Amoako Jr may have been on the losing side as Nordsjaelland fell 3-1 to Copenhagen, but his brilliance earned him the Man of the Match award. The 19-year-old scored the opener just after halftime and was a constant menace before his team’s red card shifted the momentum.

Ransford Yeboah-Konigsdorffer – Hamburg SV

Yeboah-Konigsdorffer sent Hamburg into the next round of the DFB Pokal with an extra-time winner against FK Primasens. After a 1-1 draw in regulation, the Ghanaian forward struck in the 100th minute to seal victory. He’ll now prepare for his Bundesliga debut against Borussia Mönchengladbach next weekend.

Mohammed Kudus – Tottenham Hotspur

Kudus hit the ground running in his Premier League debut for Spurs. The Ghanaian midfielder set up two goals in a 3-0 win over Burnley, creating five chances – the most by any EPL player in matchweek one. Kudus also became Tottenham’s first debutant since 2017 to register an assist in his first league outing.

Benjamin Tetteh – NK Maribor

New signing Benjamin Tetteh showed his worth with a brace in Maribor’s 3-3 draw against NK Bravo in Slovenia. The 26-year-old scored in the 52nd and 79th minutes, taking his tally to three goals in five matches this season.

Antoine Semenyo – Bournemouth

The standout Ghanaian of the weekend, Semenyo nearly inspired a shock comeback against Liverpool. Trailing 2-0, he scored twice in quick succession – first in the 64th minute and then with a stunning solo goal after a counterattack. His brace moved him up to fourth on Bournemouth’s all-time Premier League scorers list with 22 goals.

Sadly, Bournemouth’s fightback wasn’t enough, as Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah sealed a 4-2 win for Liverpool. The racist abuse Semenyo endured overshadowed his brilliance, but his performance confirmed his status as one of Ghana’s most in-form players.