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Update on Ghana players abroad: Semenyo and Paintsil on target
As Qatar World Cup draws near, Ghanaian players outside the country have been putting on splendid performances to increase their chances of gaining a call-up for the tournament, Sahara football takes a look at the ratings of some players abroad.
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Former Liberty Professionals midfielder Jude Ekow Arthur played 66 minutes and got a yellow card for his club FC Haka in their 3:2 away win over Ives in the Finland Veikkausliga round 20. He was rated 7.0
Najeed Yakubu and Eric Oteng also played 90 minutes and 45 minutes respectively for lives. Najeed Yakubu was rated 6.0 and Eric Oteng 6.0
Sadiq Ibrahim netted twice as his side BK Hacken defeated Varnamo 4-1 to go top of the Sweden Allsvenskan league.
Abubakari Sadat came off the bench to aid Sandvikens to get back to winning ways as they won 2-0 against Team TG FF in the Sweden Division Norra. Sandvikens failed to win their last 3 matches this season.
Winger Evans Mensah played 45 minutes for his club Ceramica Cleopatra in their 2:0 home loss to Future FC in the Egyptian Premier League round 33. They are 11th on the league table with 37 points after 33 matches. He was rated 6.1
Former Asante Kotoko SC midfielder Kwame Bonsu ‘Conte’ also climbed off the bench to play 45 minutes for Ceramica Cleopatra.
He was rated 6.6
Former Cheetah FC winger Isaac Cobbinah was in splendid and excellent form as he climbed off the bench to play 13 minutes, got a yellow card, and also scored the winner for his club El Gounah in their 2:1 home win over Future FC in the Egyptian Premier League round 33. He scored his winner in injury time (90+5) to win all the 3 points for his club. It was his first goal for the club after 2 matches.
They are 16th on the league table with 33 points after 33 matches just a point below the safety zone. He was rated 7.5
Latest Black Stars defender Lamptey climbed off the bench to play 20 minutes for his club Brighton and Hove Albion in their hard-fought 1:0 home win over Leeds United in the English Premier League round 4. They are 3rd on the league table with 10 points after 4 matches. He was rated 6.6
Veteran winger Kelvin Prince Boateng climbed off the bench to play 16 minutes for his club Hertha Berlin in their painful 1:0 home loss to Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga round 4. They are 17th on the league table with 1 point after 4 matches. He had a rating of 5.8
Former Liberty Professionals midfielder Latif Blessing played 45 minutes for his club Los Angeles FC in their 4:1 away defeat to Austin FC in the United States Major League Soccer round 27. They are first on the league table with 57 points after 27 matches. He was rated 5.5
Former Attram de Visser Academy striker Kwadwo Opoku also climbed off the bench to play 30 minutes for Los Angeles FC. He was rated 6.7
Attacker David Accam lasted 64 minutes for his club FC Inter Turku in their 2:1 home loss to KuPS in the Finland Veikkausliga round 20. They are 7th on the league table with 25 points after 20 matches. He was rated 6.0
Albert Adomah was in an explosive form which led to him scoring his first goal of the season after 6 matches on the 70 minutes, he was introduced to the game with 29 minutes left but still netted the winner for his club Queens Park Rangers in their 3:2 away win over Watford in the English Championship round 6. They are 11th on the league table with 8 points after 6 matches. He was rated 7.2
Ghana defender Andy Yiadom captained and lasted the entire duration of the match for his club Reading FC in their hard-fought 1:0 away win over Millwall in the English Championship round 6. They are first on the league table with 12 points after 6 matches. He was rated 6.5
Ghana winger Tariqe Fosu came off the bench to enjoy 21 minutes and was shown the yellow card for his club Stoke City in their hard-fought 1:0 away win over Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship round 6. They are 8th on the league table with 9 points after 6 matches.
He was rated 6.4
Emmanuel Gyasi captained and lasted the entire duration of the match for his club Spezia Calcio in their 2:2 home draw with Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A round 3. They are 12th on the league table with 4 points after 3 matches.
He was rated 6.5
Former Right to Dream winger Kamal-Deen Sulemana climbed off the bench to play 19 minutes for his club Stade Rennes in their 2:1 away loss to RC Lens in the French Ligue round 4. They are 11th on the league table with 4 points after 4 matches.
He was rated 6.8
Former WAFA SC winger Forson Amankwah was in superb form as he lasted the entire duration of the match for his club Altach in their 4:1 away loss to LASK in the Austria Bundesliga round 6.
They are 8th on the league table with 4 points after 6 matches. He was rated 7.6
Kwabena Owusu had an amazing display as he lasted 81 minutes and also scored for his club Qarabag FK in their 4:0 home win over Shamakhi FK in the Azerbaijan Premier League round 4. He scored his goal which was the first goal of the match in the 36th minute. It was his first goal of the league after 3 matches. They are 2nd on the league table with 9 points after 3 matches. He was rated 8.8
Black Stars attacker Antoine Semenyo had 27 minutes of action and also scored a brace for his club Bristol City in their 3-3 drawn game with Blackpool in the English championship.
Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu was in scintillating form as he lasted the entire duration of the game for his club Southampton in their 1-0 loss to Manchester United in the English premier league the Pilar was rated 7.1 after the game
Joseph Paintsil was on a 5-star action for his club KRC GENK as lasted 73 Minute and also found the back of the net twice for his KRC Genk in their 4-0 away victory over defender Daniel Opare Tawiah’s club FC Seraing in the Belgian Jupiter league. The former Tema Youth winger was rated 7.2 after the game whiles Daniel Opare had a rate of 6.6 after lasting 61 minutes in the game for his club seraing FC.
Black Stars duo Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp were in action for their club Crystal Palace in their 4-2 loss to Manchester City – Crystal Palace in the English premier league Jordan Ayew lasted 74 minutes and was rated 6.2 whiles Jeffery schlupp lasted the entire duration of the game and he was rated 6.5
Defender Daniel Amartey was in action for Leicester City as he lasted the entire duration of the game for his club in their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Chelsea FC in the English premier league Daniel Amartey was rated 7.0 after the game
Hull City’s new attacker Benjamin Tetteh was in fantastic form as he Lasted the entire duration of the game in their 3 – 2 victory over Coventry City in the English Championship.
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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