Ghanaian Stars Shine and Struggle Abroad: Relegations, Goals, and Big Performances Across the Weekend
It was a weekend of mixed emotions for Ghanaian footballers abroad, with some making headlines for their impressive performances while others faced the bitter pill of relegation.
In England, Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku’s clubs suffered Premier League relegation, marking a tough chapter for the duo. However, on a brighter note, Antoine Semenyo completed the full 90 minutes for Bournemouth in their draw with Crystal Palace, while Mohammed Kudus and Kamaldeen Sulemana impressed with their minutes for West Ham and Southampton, respectively.
Over in Slovakia, Rahim Ibrahim grabbed the spotlight with a goal for Slovan Bratislava in a thrilling 3-2 win against Trnava. Teammate Sharani Zuberu also featured, while Kelvin Ofori played the full game for Spartak Trnava.
Austria saw Emmanuel Agyeman come off the bench to score and assist in Wolfsberger AC’s 5-1 thrashing of SK Rapid—a standout performance in Europe.
Turkey witnessed another Ghanaian forward making waves, as Kwasi Wriedt put in a stellar shift by scoring in Şanlıurfaspor’s 2-0 win over Pendikspor. Meanwhile, Joseph Attamah featured for Kayserispor in a dramatic 3-3 draw against Fenerbahçe.
Hungary had Joel Fameyeh on the scoresheet for Puskás Akadémia in their 2-2 draw with Paks, while in Israel, Eugene Ansah found the net in SC Ashdod’s dominant 4-1 win over Hapoel Hadera.
In USA’s Major League Soccer, Osman Bukari made an impact in Austin FC’s narrow 1-0 victory over LA Galaxy, with compatriot Joseph Paintsil putting in a full shift for the Galaxy. Defender Lalas Abubakar featured for FC Dallas in a 1-1 draw against Minnesota United.
From Sweden to Albania, Finland, Germany, and beyond, Ghanaian players were heavily involved in club action. Notable mentions include Enock Otoo’s two assists in Estonia’s Levadia 9-0 hammering of Tallinna Kalev and Caleb Yirenkyi’s solid 90-minute display for Nordsjaelland in Denmark.
While some players face uncertain futures due to relegation, others continue to raise the Ghana flag high across the globe.