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Ghanaian footballers enjoyed an impressive weekend across Europe, Asia and other parts of the world, with several players making significant contributions for their respective clubs through goals and assists.
From France and Spain to Germany, Denmark and China, the Black Stars and other Ghanaian talents delivered eye-catching performances, underlining the growing influence of Ghanaian players in leagues around the world.
In France, Augustine Boakye emerged as the match-winner for Saint-Étienne, scoring a late goal to secure a crucial victory for his side. In Spain, experienced Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams was also on target as Athletic Bilbao recorded a convincing 4-0 win over Getafe.
Daniel-Kofi Kyereh produced one of the standout individual performances in Germany, scoring a goal and providing an assist in VfL Osnabrück’s commanding 3-0 victory over Greuther Fürth. His all-round contribution proved instrumental in the emphatic win.
Denmark also witnessed a strong Ghanaian presence, with Kingsley Bimpong scoring twice as Horsens cruised to a 5-1 victory over Sønderjyske. Fellow Ghanaian John Batigi joined the scoring action, further highlighting the country’s impact on the fixture. James Ampofo was another Ghanaian to make headlines in the Danish league, netting the decisive goal as Esbjerg came from behind to beat FC Fredericia 2-1.
In Belgium, Emmanuel Addai found the net for Leuven in their 2-2 draw against Lommel SK, while Prince Obeng Ampem continued the Ghanaian scoring trend in China, getting on the scoresheet as Shanghai Port defeated Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 3-1.
England provided another positive highlight, with Kwame Poku registering an assist in Queens Park Rangers’ emphatic 5-0 triumph over Swansea City. Meanwhile, Douglas Owusu and Matthew Cudjoe recorded assists for their respective clubs in Israel, while Godswill Vadze also contributed an assist in Serbia.
The weekend’s performances offered another reminder of the depth of Ghanaian football talent spread across international leagues. With goals, match-winning contributions and creative displays from several players, Ghanaian footballers once again made their presence felt on the global stage.