Ghanaian Players Abroad wrap-up: Salisu's Monaco debut, Djiku returns; Paintsil, Yeboah on target

Our reporter, Herbert Boakye Yiadom, brings you a compilation of the performances of Ghanaian players abroad with their respective clubs.

Goals Galore for Ghanaian Players Worldwide

Ghanaian footballers continue to make their mark on the global stage, showcasing their goal-scoring prowess in various leagues.

Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu marked his much-anticipated debut for AS Monaco in a resounding 2-1 triumph over Rennes during the 15th-week fixtures of the French Ligue.

Yaw Yeboah notched the opening goal, contributing to the Columbus Crew's 2-1 victory over LAFC, securing the 2023 MLS Cup on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Joseph Paintsil showcased his scoring prowess in the Jupiler Pro League, finding the back of the net for Genk in their convincing 3-1 win against Eupen.

Patrick Twumasi, coming off the bench, added to the scoreline for Paphos, although they fell short in a 2-1 defeat to Karmiotissa.

Emmanuel Boateng secured his second goal for Rio Ave, contributing to a 2-2 draw against Arouca in an intense encounter.

Prince Obeng Ampem displayed his goal-scoring ability for Eyuspor in a commanding 4-0 victory over Sanliurfaspor.

ENGLAND

In the Premier League, Mohammed Kudus lasted 63 minutes in West Ham’s 5-0 thrashing by Fulham

Jordan Ayew will miss Crystal Palace’s next game following his red card in the 2-1 loss to Liverpool

Jeffrey Schlupp saw 83 minutes of action for Palace in that 2-1 loss

Antoine Semenyo saw 57 minutes of action for Bournemouth in their 3-0 win over Manchester United

In Championship, Fatawu Issahaku registered two assists for Leicester City in their 4-0 win over Plymouth

In League One, Andy Yiadom saw 90 minutes of action for Reading in their 3-1 loss to Barnsley

Kwame Poku lasted 87 minutes in the game for Peterborough in their 3-0 win over Oxford United



SPAIN

In La Liga, Baba Iddrisu made a brief appearance for Almeria in their 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid

In La Liga II, Samuel Obeng saw 82 minutes of action for Huesca in their 1-0 win Ferrol



ITALY

In Serie A, Caleb Ekuban saw three minutes of action for Genoa in their 1-0 loss to Monza

Alfred Duncan played 90 minutes for Fiorentina in their 1-1 draw against AS Roma



GERMANY

In the Bundesliga, Christopher Antwi-Adjei was involved in Bochum’s 3-1 loss to Hoffenheim

In the Bundesliga II, Ghanaian duo Stephan Ambrosius and Ransford Yeboah Konigsdorffer were in action for Hamburg as they lost 2-1 to Paderborn



FRANCE

In Ligue 1, Mohammed Salisu made his debut for AS Monaco in the 2-1 win over Rennes

Ernest Nuamah saw 66 minutes of action for Lyon in their 3-0 win over Toulouse

Andre Ayew saw 13 minutes of action for Le Havre in their 2-1 loss to Strasbourg

Benjamin Tetteh saw 10 minutes of action for Metz as they lost by a lone goal to Brest

Alidu Seidu returned to Clermont game against Lille following his suspension to play 90 minutes in that goalless draw

Abdul Samed Salis lasted 71 minutes in the game for Lens against Montpellier which ended in a draw



AUSTRIA

Paul Mensah played 87 minutes of action for BW Linz in their 2-1 loss to Tirol

Abraham Boakye played the full throttle for Wolfsberger AC in their 2-0 loss to Hartberg



BELGIUM

In Jupiler Pro League, Joseph Paintsil was on the scoresheet for Genk in their 3-1 win over Eupen

Isaac Nuhu played 90 minutes for Eupen whilst Christopher Bonsu Baah saw 11 minutes of action for Genk

Ghanaian duo Francis Amuzu and Majeed Ashimeru came on as substitutes for Anderlecht in their 2-2 draw against St.Liege

Kamal Sowah played nine minutes of action for St.Liege

Joselpho Barnes made a brief appearance for St.Truiden in their 1-1 draw against Leuven

Nathaniel Opoku played 23 minutes for Leuven





BULGARIA

Carlos Ohene was in action for Hebar as they lost by a lone goal to Botev Plovdiv

Bernard Tekpetey saw 73 minutes of action for Ludogorets in their 1-0 win over CSKA Sofia



CROATIA

Michael Agbekpornu saw 90 minutes of action for Slaven Belupo in their 4-2 win over Rijeka



CYPRUS

Majeed Waris saw 88 minutes of action for Anorthosis in their 1-0 win over Achnas

Patrick Twumasi climbed off the bench to score for Paphos in their 2-1 loss to Karmiotissa

Ghanaian duo Ernest and Ernest Asante played 61 minutes for Doxa in their 2-0 loss to AEL Limassol

Kingsley Sarfo came on as a substitute to play 20 minutes for APOEL in their 3-1 win over Zakakiou

Alex Sarfo lasted 66 minutes in the game for Zakakiou

Benson Anang was involved in Othellos Athienou’s game against Apollon which they lost 3-0



ISRAEL

Gideon Akuowua was in action for Maccabi Petah Tikva as they lost 3-0 to Maccabi Bnei Raina



MALTA

Samuel Boakye saw 16 minutes of action for Marsaxlokk in their 3-0 win over Santa Lucia

Ghanaian quartert Hafiz Akadom, Frank Boateng, Kwasi Donsu, Prosper Owusu played in Sirens 1-1 draw against Naxxar

Geoffrey Acheampong was in action for Sliema in their 1-0 win over Balzan

Philip Agbado and Eric Mensah were in action for Mosta in their 3-0 loss to Floriana

Simon Zibo was involved in Birkirkara’s 4-0 loss to Hamrun





PORTUGAL

Emmanuel Boateng scored his second goal for Rio Ave in their 2-2 draw against Arouca



ROMANIA

Baba Alhassan saw 77 minutes of action for FC Hermannstadt in their 2-1 win over Univ. Craiova



SCOTLAND

Jojo Wollacott was on the bench for Hibernian in their 1-0 win over Livingston



SERBIA

Osman Bukari saw 45 minutes of action for Crvena Zvezda in their 3-1 win over Mladost

Sadick Abubakar saw 90 minutes of action for Radnik in their 1-1 draw against Vozdovac

Ibrahim Tanko played 90 minutes for Javor in their 2-1 win over Cukaricki

Ebenezer Annan played the full throttle in Novi Plazar’s 1-0 loss to IMT Novi Beograd



SLOVAKIA

Rahim Ibrahim was in action for Trencin against Dun.Streda which ended in a draw



SWITZERLAND

In the Swiss Super League, Daniel Afriyie saw 83 minutes of action in their 1-1 draw against Luzern

Lawrence Ati-Zigi conceded three goals as his side St.Gallen lost 3-0 to Young Boys



TURKEY

Alexander Djiku was in action for Fenerbache as they recorded a 3-1 win over Daniel Amartey’s Besiktas

Jerome Opoku was shown a red card in Basaksehir 1-0 win over Hatayspor

Ghanaian duo Joseph Attamah and Yaw Ackah were both in action for Kayserispor in their 2-0 Pendikspor

In Lig 1, Prince Obeng Ampem was on the scoresheet for Eyuspor in their 4-0 win over Sanliurfaspor

Ghanaian duo Musah Mohammed and Haqi Osman were involved in Bodrumspor 1-1 draw against Tuzlaspor

Isaac Cofie played 66 minutes for Umraniyespor in their 2-0 win over Keciorengucu

Isaac Donkor played 90 minutes for Sakaryaspor in their 3-1 win over Giresunspor

USA

Yaw Yeboah helped Columbus Crew to a 2-1 win over Los Angeles FC in the MLS Cup final