You are here: HomeNews2016 02 23Article 417980

Sports News of Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Top performers among Ghanaian players abroad

Ghanaian players abroad Ghanaian players abroad

GHANAsoccernet.com picks top performers among Ghanaian players abroad from the weekend after reporting how they fared.

Striker Abdul Majeed Waris features strongly alongside midfielder Daniel Nii Adjei while Godfred Donsah's performance against Juventus helps him hold down his place.

The Team of the Week was unveiled on Monday night on GTV Sports Plus on the Top 11 Show which solely focused on how Ghanaian Players are performing abroad.

Razak Brimah (GOALKEEPER) Cordoba

After conceding an own-goal in his last outing for the La Liga promotion hopefuls, the Black Stars custodian put up an impressive showing for Cordoba secure a 3-1 away win at Ponferradina. His marquee saves won the game for the visitors.

Samuel Inkoom (RIGHT-BACK) Antalyaspor

The FC Basel man is rediscovering his form in the Turkish top-flight after joining Antalyaspor from Boavista (Portugal). Inkoom's explosive versatility on the flanks contributing in a venomous attacking threats posed by the home side to Rizespor and should have scored the opening goal for his side in their 2-1 win. But his shot scaled just wide.

Baba Rahman (LEFT-BACK) Chelsea

Growing in strength and whipping up his game numbers at the Stamford Bridge. The former Augsburg man keeps soaring in the last weeks after profiting from the injury to John Terry. He was in top shape for the Blues as they hammered Manchester City 5-1 in the English FA Cup.

Lawrence Lartey (CENTRAL DEFENCE) Ajax Cape Town

Lartey is fast becoming one of the best Ghanaian exports to the South African PSL. His consistency and strong present as he helped the Urban Warriors post a commanding 3-2 away win over Polokwane City. He will miss Cape Town's next league game due to a red card picked in the 87th minute.

Joseph Baffo (CENTRAL DEFENCE) Eintracht Braunschweig

Is someone really watching the towering piece of machine in the German second-tier? Commanding and powerful. Top on his job. One of the key players for the Lions when they held Karlsruher SC to a 2-2 draw.

Daniel Nii Adjei (CENTRAL MIDFIELD) TP Mazembe (C)

It was Nii Adjei's double that annexed the CAF Super Cup title for the Ravens. The technique to applied to scoring the opening goal at the Kamal City superior and his stunning overhead kick that fetched the second goal got Mazembe President Moise Katumbi to his feet to applaud him. Mazembe added the title to their trophy haul after beating Tunisian side Etoile du Sahel 2-1.

Godfred Donsah (RIGHT MIDFIELD) Bologna

The ensuing debate continues... Is he better than Essien at his age? For many who have watched him and understand the technical sides of the game - Yes! Donsah marched Juventus boot for boot in midfield and came close to scoring the solitary goal of the game in the first-half. He outshone Paul Pogba and the rest of the Juventus midfield.

Gideon Jung (LEFT MIDFIELD) Hamburg

The Bundesliga's only true trequartista. Hamburg manager Bruno Labbadia hailed and credited him for the point the Dinosaurs earned at Frankfurt on Friday. Jung, 21, locked up the spaces in central midfield and provided the perfect shield for the Hamburg back-four. He was awarded MOTM as the tie ended in a pulsating stalemate.

Johnathan Opoku (RIGHT WIN) VVV Venlo

Venlo's quest to secure promotion back to the Dutch top-flight is somehow becoming a personal business for the Dutch-born Ghanaian. After failing to meet his scoring number against last season, the 25-year-old prolific hunter has picked his arsenals and is shooting on target. Though Ralf Seuntjens has taken the posterboy position with his 22 goals for the season, Opoku is also growing his numbers and scored the fourth goal as Venlo downed Helmond Sport 4-1.

Elton Acolatse (LEFT WING) Jong Ajax

Loads of quality and lots of promise in this 20-year-old forward who signed a professional contract at Ajax twp seasons ago. But after going 16 games without notching a goal, he grabbed his first on Friday with a blazing finish while Ajax played with ten men following the sending off of his Ghanaian compatriot Leeroy Owusu. The exciting youngster still managed to win 2-1 at Oss.

Majeed Waris (FORWARD) Lorient

The best way to send a message to your manager when he feels others can easily fill in your role. After Sylvain Ripoll restored the Ghana international to his starting 11, he employed his quickness and strong appetite for scoring to net twice for the Oranges as they fought from behind to win 4-3 against visiting Guingamp. And, for Waris it was a personal moment of revenge as he scored twice against the side that drew him into craziness in the reverse fixture from the first round.