GSN-GTV SPORTS PLUS TotW

Ghanaian players returned to action after the international break and GHANAsoccernet.com in collaboration with Ghana Television’s Sports Plus channel pick the outstanding performers of the weekend.

South African-born defender Kwabena Adusei has made the squad for the first time and there is a return for defender Mitch Apau who is shifted to central defence.

GHANAsoccernet.com’s Akyereko Frimpong Manson unwraps the TotW in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation.

ADAM KWARASEY – Keeper

Kwarasey was in post for Stromsgodset in the Norwegian Eliteserien and helped them win 2-1 against Lillestrom, making crucial saves and important attack initiating kicks.

NANA ASARE – Left-back

The 28-year-old was impressive for KAA Gent who shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw with Sporting Charleroi on Sunday in the Belgian Pro League.

BABA RAHMAN - right-back

After setting up a goal for Ghana in the 2015 AFCON qualifier against Guinea in mid-week, the 21-year-old returned to club duty and came off the bench to set up a goal for Augsburg in their 2-1 reverse at Mainz 05.

KWABENA ADUSEI – central defence

Returned from international duty to score for Black Aces and set up a goal when they beat Moroka Swallows 3-2 in the South African Absa Premier Soccer League on Saturday.

MITCH APAU – central defence

Apau distinguished himself with a commanding performance for Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League.

MICHAEL ESSIEN – central defensive midfield

The ex-Chelsea man enjoyed his first 90 minutes of the season and was in good shape for AC Milan who beat Hellas Verona 3-1 on Sunday afternoon.

SULLEY MUNTARI – right wing

Muntari had another great game for Milan, having the freedom to switch between roles with Essien shoring up in central midfield.

ANDRE AYEW – left wing

Marseille enjoyed a comfortable 2-0 win over Toulouse and the Ghana star was at the heart of their impressive performance.

ELVIS MANU – supporting attacker

Netted twice for Feyenoord who won 2-1 against Heracles Almelo on Saturday. His goals virtually won the match for Feyenoord.

PATRICK TWUMASI – forward

The 20-year-old continues to gun for the top-scorer award in the Kazakhstan Premier League. He netted his 7th goal of the competition, helping Astana to win 3-1.

RICHMOND BOAKYE-YIADOM – Atalanta

What is more impressive than coming off the bench to score the match-winner for your club? Boakye-Yiadom stepped out of the dug-out and scored the winning goal for Atalanta to help them win 1-0 in the Serie A on Sunday afternoon.