By Kwame Bediako
Ghanaian footballers made headlines over the weekend, delivering impressive performances across various leagues in Europe. From England to Turkey, players showcased their skills, contributing significantly to their teams in crucial matches. Whether it was scoring goals, assisting teammates, or solid defensive displays, the Ghanaian contingent proved their worth in top-flight football.
In the English Premier League, Antoine Semenyo stole the spotlight with his seventh goal of the season, helping Bournemouth secure a resounding 5-0 victory against Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, Thomas Partey played an essential role in Arsenal’s narrow 1-0 win over Wolves, reinforcing the Gunners’ title aspirations. Not to be outdone, Jordan Ayew was instrumental for Leicester City, playing 87 minutes in their vital 2-1 triumph over Tottenham.
The Championship saw Darko Gyabi providing a key assist in Plymouth Argyle’s draw against Sunderland, while other Ghanaian talents also made their mark in lower leagues.
In France, Ghanaian players continued to shine in Ligue 1. Elisha Owusu and Gideon Mensah both featured in Auxerre’s 1-1 draw against St. Etienne, where young prodigy Augustine Boakye played a pivotal role for the latter.
Additionally, Ernest Nuamah scored his first league goal of the season for Lyon in their 1-1 stalemate with Nantes. The weekend was rounded off with Koffi Kouao’s impressive performance in Metz’s commanding 3-0 victory over Grenoble in Ligue 2.
Denis Odoi played the full 90 minutes in the Belgium league for Antwerp in their 1-1 draw with St. Truiden. Christopher Bonsu-Baah was also in action for Genk, contributing to their 2-1 win over Westerlo.
Meanwhile, in Germany, Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorffer made waves for Hamburger SV by netting his ninth goal of the season in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Hertha Berlin, showcasing the growing influence of Ghanaian players in European football.
The weekend also featured notable performances in Switzerland and Turkey. Kasim Adams played 72 minutes in Servette’s draw with Yverdon, while Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Stephan Ambrosius were key contributors to St. Gallen’s victory over Lausanne. In Turkey, Kingsley Schindler’s efforts helped Samsunspor secure a 2-1 win against Gaziantep.
Meanwhile, Alexander Djiku played a full match for Fenerbahce, who emerged victorious against Goztepe. Overall, the weekend was a testament to the talent and resilience of Ghanaian footballers on the European stage.
