Ghana Players Abroad

Ayew and Fatawu Fire Leicester City to Dramatic Win Over West Brom

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9 months ago

January 7, 2026

Ghanaian duo Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku were the heroes for Leicester City on Monday night, combining to secure a hard-fought 2–1 victory over West Bromwich Albion in the English Championship.

Playing at the King Power Stadium, Ayew gave the Foxes an early advantage in the 18th minute, reacting quickest to a cut-back from Jordan James and finishing with determination. West Brom responded before the break, as Karlan Grant calmly found the net in the 34th minute to restore parity.

Just when the contest seemed headed for a draw, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku delivered the decisive moment deep into injury time. The winger calmly converted after being set up by Stephy Mavididi, sealing all three points for Leicester City.

Ayew’s strike takes his 2026 tally to one goal and one assist, while Fatawu’s goal is his first of the year and his fifth of the 2025/26 Championship season.

Leicester City currently sit 12th on the Championship table with 37 points.

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Thomas Partey joins Saudi Arabian outfit Al Shabab

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2 months ago

August 21, 2026

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Ghana international midfielder Thomas Partey has signed a one-year contract with Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab, the club confirmed on Friday.

The 33-year-old joins as a free agent after his contract with Spanish side Villarreal expired at the end of last season. Partey made around 30 appearances for the Yellow Submarine during his sole campaign there.

The move ends 13 years in European football for the experienced defensive midfielder. He previously starred for Atlético Madrid, where he won the Europa League in 2018 and contributed to a La Liga title, before a five-year stint at Arsenal (2020–2025) that saw him make over 160 appearances.

At Al Shabab, Partey will link up with fellow former Premier League players Josh Brownhill and Daniel Podence, as well as his former Atlético teammate Yannick Carrasco. The Riyadh-based club finished 13th in the Saudi Pro League last season.

Partey, a key figure for Ghana with more than 60 caps, featured at the 2026 World Cup and will look to maintain his form ahead of the Black Stars’ upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

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EXCLUSIVE: Caleb Yirenkyi set to sign for Coventry City

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2 months ago

August 6, 2026

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Ghana international Caleb Yirenkyi is inches away from joining Premier League newcomers Coventry City from Danish outfit FC Nordsjaelland.

The proposed transfer is understood to be worth up to €30 million, comprising an initial €27 million fee and a further €3 million in performance-related bonuses.

The move represents another remarkable milestone in the meteoric rise of the 20-year-old, who has developed into one of the most sought-after young midfielders in European football.

Yirenkyi enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with FC Nordsjaelland during the 2025/26 season and continued with the Black Stars at the World Cup, scoring the first goal against Panama.

Coventry City will hope to rely on the technical abilities of the talented midfielder, who will set the world ablaze for years to come.

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FC Barcelona signs Abdul Aziz Issah from Dreams FC.

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3 months ago

July 27, 2026

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

FC Barcelona have officially announced the permanent signing of young Ghanaian forward Abdul Aziz Issah from Dreams FC, bringing to a close a successful two-year loan spell with the club’s reserve side.

The 20-year-old, who joined Barça Atlètic on an initial loan in September 2024, has impressed during his time in Spain.

Issah arrived at Barcelona with high expectations after shining in the Ghana Premier League, where he scored 8 goals in 49 appearances for Dreams FC.

The permanent deal, reportedly running until June 2028, reflects Barcelona’s faith in the youngster’s long-term potential. He will likely continue his development primarily with the reserve team, while training opportunities with the first team could arise under the new coaching setup.

The forward ended last season on a high, with two goals and an assist in the final five games.

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OFFICIAL: Abdul Fatawu joins Ipswich Town

Published

3 months ago

July 21, 2026

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has joined Premier League side Ipswich Town on a fee of £20 million on a five-year deal.

The two parties had already agreed personal terms and Issahaku’s medicals.

The 22-year-old impressed during his time at Leicester City despite the team’s relegation from the EFL Championship to League One.

Issahaku’s output last season underlined why Ipswich are interested, as he registered nine goals and eight assists in 44 games across all competitions. He also played four matches for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Many have described this move as a step in the right direction for the young Ghanaian talent.