Ghanaian footballers continue to make headlines across the globe, with standout performances this weekend in various leagues. Here’s a closer look at the achievements of Ghanaian stars abroad, showcasing their growing impact in world football.

Joseph Paintsil: MLS Glory with LA Galaxy (USA)

Joseph Paintsil has written his name in the history books, playing a pivotal role in LA Galaxy’s 1-0 victory over Seattle Sounders to claim the MLS Western Conference title. His 10 goals and seven assists in 29 league matches this season have been instrumental, with three goals and an assist in the playoffs highlighting his impact. Paintsil, who joined Galaxy from Belgian side Genk, now sets his sights on the MLS Cup final.

Europe’s Goalscoring Heroes

Denmark: Danish-born Ghanaian midfielder Noah Nartey led Brøndby IF to a 1-0 win over AaB, scoring the decisive goal.

Serbia: Zubairu Ibrahim found the back of the net for Partizan in their emphatic 3-0 victory over Jedinstvo U.

Cyprus: Emmanuel Lomotey showcased his scoring prowess in Achnas’ thrilling 2-2 draw with Apollon.

Slovakia: Kelvin Ofori’s goal for Spartak Trnava sealed a 2-0 win over Skalica, boosting his growing reputation.

Turkey: Kwasi Wriedt scored twice for Manisa in a 3-2 loss to Amedspor in the Turkish first division.

Austria: David Atanga played a key role in Wolfsberger AC’s dramatic 4-3 victory over Grazer AK, contributing a crucial goal.

Albania: Mohammed Yahaya climbed off the bench to score for Egnatia in a dominant 3-1 win over AF Elbasani.

Key Performances Across Europe

In the Premier League, Jordan Ayew (Leicester City), Tariq Lamptey (Brighton), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton), and Jeffrey Schlupp (Crystal Palace) all featured prominently for their clubs, with Lamptey providing an assist in Brighton’s 1-1 draw with Southampton.

In La Liga, Inaki Williams played for Athletic Bilbao in their 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, while Abdul Mumin featured for the opposition.

In Italy’s Serie A, Alfred Duncan (Venezia) and Emmanuel Gyasi (Empoli) endured tough outings as their teams suffered defeats.

In France, Andre Ayew (Le Havre) and Ernest Nuamah (Lyon) were in action, with Nuamah coming off the bench to help Lyon secure a 4-1 win.

In the German Bundesliga II, Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer contributed to Hamburger’s 3-1 victory over Karlsruher.

Emerging Stars in Other Leagues

Ghanaian players shone in Israel, Switzerland, Belgium, Greece, and Bulgaria, with standout performances from Matthew Cudjoe, Patrick Twumasi, and Leonard Owusu.

In the Turkish Super Lig, Prince Obeng Ampem came off the bench to score for Eyupspor in their 2-2 draw with Galatasaray.

Looking Ahead

With Joseph Paintsil leading LA Galaxy to a potential MLS Cup triumph and several other Ghanaian players excelling globally, the Black Stars’ pool of talent continues to expand. From scoring goals to delivering standout performances, Ghanaian footballers are making their mark on the world stage.