Ghanaian Players Abroad Wrap Up
Several Ghanaian players were in action across Europe and North America, delivering important performances for their respective clubs. From the English Premier League to the Saudi Pro League, here is a country-by-country breakdown of how some Ghanaian contingent fared abroad.
🇬🇧 England
In the English Premier League, Antoine Semenyo featured for Manchester City, playing 86 minutes in a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Newcastle United.
In the Championship, Brandon Thomas-Asante returned from suspension to play 12 minutes for Coventry City in their 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion, contributing defensively with a tackle and two duels won.
Osman Ibrahim made a 27-minute appearance to help Birmingham City secure a 2-1 victory against Norwich City.
🇮🇹 Italy
In Serie A, Sulemana Ibrahim started his second consecutive game for Cagliari Calcio, playing the full 90 minutes in a goalless draw against S.S. Lazio. He impressed defensively with two clearances and a perfect 4/4 tackle success rate.
🇪🇸 Spain
Iñaki Williams played 80 minutes for Athletic Club in their 2-1 win over Elche CF.
In another fixture, Kwasi Sibo featured for Real Oviedo, playing 76 minutes in an entertaining 3-3 draw against Real Sociedad, making four defensive clearances.
🇫🇷 France
Young defender Terry Yegbe played 90 minutes for FC Metz in their 3-0 defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain.
At the Allianz Riviera, Kojo Oppong Peprah delivered a commanding display for OGC Nice in a 3-3 draw against FC Lorient, registering 15 clearances, three interceptions and a 100% tackle success rate.
Meanwhile, Elisha Owusu completed 90 minutes for AJ Auxerre in a 3-0 loss to Stade Rennes.
🇩🇪 Germany
Jonas Adjetey made a cameo appearance for VfL Wolfsburg in their 3-2 defeat to FC Augsburg, coming on in stoppage time.
Derrick Köhn played the full match for FC Union Berlin in a 1-0 victory over Bayer 04 Leverkusen, contributing three clearances and maintaining a perfect tackle record.
For Hamburger SV, Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer played 87 minutes in a 1-1 draw with 1. FSV Mainz 05.
🇧🇪 Belgium
Fuseini Mohammed started his third straight game for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, playing 87 minutes in a 2-1 win over Royal Antwerp F.C.
Lawrence Agyekum featured 54 minutes for Cercle Brugge K.S.V. in their 1-0 victory against K.A.A. Gent.
Joseph Opoku played 79 minutes for Zulte Waregem in a 4-2 defeat to R.S.C. Anderlecht, while Jerry Afriyie played 63 minutes for RAAL La Louvière in a 2-0 defeat to KV Mechelen.
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Veteran forward André Ayew played the full 90 minutes for NAC Breda in a 1-0 win over FC Volendam, securing their second consecutive victory. Teammate Kamal Sowah also completed the match, contributing strongly in defensive.
🇩🇰 Denmark
At FC Nordsjælland, Prince Amoako, Caleb Yirenkyi, and Stephen Acquah were all involved in an exciting 3-3 draw against Vejle Boldklub, with Yirenkyi particularly strong defensively.
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi made three crucial saves for FC St. Gallen in their 1-1 draw against Servette FC.
🇮🇪 Ireland
Joseph Anang was in goal for St Patrick’s Athletic F.C. in a 2-0 loss to Shamrock Rovers F.C., making three saves.
🇵🇱 Poland
Osman Bukari played the full game for Widzew Łódź in a goalless draw with KS Cracovia.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Christopher Bonsu Baah impressed for Al Qadsiah FC in a 4-2 win over Al Okhdood Club, completing three successful dribbles and adding defensive contributions.
🇦🇹 Austria
Edmund Baidoo played 84 minutes for FC Red Bull Salzburg in a dominant 5-1 win against LASK Linz, recording a 100% tackle success rate.
🇺🇸 United States
In the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Joseph Paintsil scored for LA Galaxy in a 1-1 draw, continuing his fine attacking form. He attempted 8 dribbles and completed 4 recording a 50% success rate.