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ROUNDUP: Performance of Ghanaian players abroad
A host of Ghanaian players across were in action for their various club’s over the weekend.
In this piece, I take a look at some of these players who made the most of their game time for their clubs in England, Spain, France, Holland, Belgium and beyond.
AUSTRIA
Ibrahim Mustapha played 63 minutes in LASK win over Rapid Vienna in the Austria Bundesliga.
Forson Amankwah played 90 minutes for Salzburg as they beat Fuseini Mohammed’s Sturm Graz in the Austria Bundesliga.
Paul Mensah came off the bench for BW Linz as they beat Dornbirn in the Austria Liga 2.
BELGIUM
Kamal Sowah and Denis Odoi’s Club Brugge made light work off Isaac Nuhu’s Eupen
Majeed Ashimeru’s Anderlecht fell at home to KV Mechelen
Joseph Painstil’s Genk drew 2-2 with Charleroi.
Oostende’s David Atanga won away to Gent.
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DENMARK
Ernest Nuamah’s Nordsjaelland lost away to Viborg.
ENGLAND
Ghana captain, Andrew Ayew’s Nottingham Forest tasted defeat away to Liverpool.
Thomas Partey’s Arsenal fought back to a 3-3 draw at the Emirates against a struggling Kamaldeen Sulemana’s Southampton.
Jordan Ayew played the full match in a goalless draw game against Everton.
Daniel Amartey watched from the bench as Leicester beat Wolves at home.
Albert Adomah’s QPR lost to Burnley away from home.
Andy Yiadom captained Reading to an away loss to Coventry. Kevin Abrefa was an unused substitute in the game.
Joojo Wollacott was on the bench for Charlton as they lost to Morecambe in the League One.
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FRANCE
Alexander Djiku put in a gallant performance for Strasbourg away win over Reims.
Abdul Salis Samed served his suspension as RC Lens beat Monaco by 3-0 in the Ligue 1.
Gideon Mensah was back for Auxerre as they drew 1-1 with Lille. Elisha Owusu continued to nurse injuries on the sidelines.
GERMANY
Kevin Prince Boateng was on the losing end with Hertha as they crushed at home to Bremen in a six-goals thriller in the German Bundesliga.
Chris Antwi-Adjei was subbed off in the 64th minute as Bochum were walloped at home by Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
Kingsley Schindler came off the bench for the final ten minutes to help Koln to bask an away win at the expense of Hoffenheim.
Braydon Marvin Manu and Patrick Pfeiffer were both in action as Darmstadt as they beat Stephen Ambrosius’ Karlsruher in the German Bundesliga 2.
Ransford -Yeboah Konigsdorffer starred for Hamburger SV in their seven-goals thriller against St. Pauli.
Kwasi Okyere Wriedt came off the bench in the final 30 minutes in Holstein Kiel away lose to Heidenheim in the German Bundesliga 2.
Chris Antwi-Adjei was subbed off in the 64th minute as Bochum were walloped at home by Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
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HUNGARY
Kwabena Owusu came off the bench to help Ferencvaros bag a win away from home to Vasas.
ISRAEL
Zakaria Mugeese, Kamaheni Montari and Ebenezer Mamatah played diverse roles in Ashdod’s loss to Maccabi Haifa.
PORTUGAL
Emmanuel Boateng’s Rio Ave scored a goal for Rio Ave but it didn’t stop them from losing 3-2 to Boavista in the Liga Portugal.
Ibrahim Abass scored for the second week running for Chaves in their 1-1 draw to Santa Clara.
SERBIA
Osman Bukari hit a hat trick in 24 minutes to help Crvena Zvezda to a 4-1 win over TSC.
Ibrahim Tanko played in Javor’s goalless draw game to Radnik.
Samuel Owusu was on the bench as Cukaricki beat Partizan by 1-0.
SPAIN
Inaki Williams was subbed off at half time in Athletic’s win over Almeria in the La Liga.
Abdul Mumin saw defeat with Vallecano away to Sociedad.
Baba Iddrisu played in Mallorca’s 3-1 win over Getafe.
SWEDEN
Phil Ofosu-Ayeh and Mohammed Naeem saw defeat with Halmstad against Kalmar. Thomas Boakye observed from the bench in the Allsvenskan.
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SWITZERLAND
Kasim Nuhu and Emmanuel Essiam were unused substitute as Basel lost art home to Luzern in the Super League.
Ati Zigi was in post for St. Gallen as they lost to Daniel Afriyie Barnieh’s FC Zurich.
TURKEY
Ghanaian trio, Bernard Mensah, Jacob Attamah and Yaw Ackah were on the losing end with Kayserispor against Adana.
Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.
The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.
Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.
“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended
His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game
The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.
He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.
This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.
- Swedru All Blacks 1–0 Asante Kotoko
Scorer: Wiafe/Eric Darkwah (penalty, late). - Hearts of Oak 1–0 Port City FC
Scorer: Frank (Abora) Duku (header). - FC AshantiGold 1–0 FC Samartex
Scorer: Raphael Ankamah
- Bechem United 4–2 Vision FC
Scorers (Bechem): Emmanuel Kobi (39’), Yaw Acheampong (62’), Kofi Tompuo (87’), own goal (stoppage time).
Scorers (Vision): Benjamin Kwarteng (47’), Ruben Quaye (51’). - Berekum Chelsea 3–0 Debibi United
Scorers: Stephen Kwakye, Dramani Awuah, Emmanuel Ofosu. - Bibiani Gold Stars 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
Scorer: Kwame Opoku 2x - Karela United 1–0 Dreams FC
Scorer: Malik Abubakar - Medeama SC 3–1 Heart of Lions
Scorers (Medeama): Emmanuel Annor (28’), Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’).
– Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji - Young Apostles 1–0 Aduana FC
Scorer: Samuel Prempeh (penalty, first half).
Hearts head coach Nebojša Kapor has lamented the infrastructure problems in Ghanaian football.
Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Port City FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, ending a three-match winless run in the Ghana Premier League.
Frank Duku’s 20th-minute goal was enough to separate the sides and hand the Phobians three points against the newly promoted outfit.
Despite the win, head coach Nebojša Kapor was left frustrated about the poor state of the Legon pitch.
“This is not our stadium; it’s a national stadium. Ghana football has serious problems with proper pitches,” Kapor said after the match.
The Serbian tactician’s remarks reflect growing frustration among coaches over the quality of playing surfaces across the league.
The Phobias have adopted the University of Ghana as their temporary home venue for the Ghana Premier League.
Hearts of Oak will play Vision FC in the next league game away from home.
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