Several Ghanaian footballers delivered impressive performances for their respective clubs over the weekend, with Rahim Ibrahim, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Bismark Charles leading the way after scoring twice in victories across Europe.

The trio headlined a productive weekend for Ghanaian players abroad, while Osman Bukari, Frank Acheampong and Matthew Cudjoe also got on the scoresheet for their clubs.

Ibrahim, Barnieh lead the goalscoring charge

Rahim Ibrahim was among the standout performers in Slovakia, scoring twice as Slovan Bratislava secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Spartak Trnava.

In Switzerland, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh played a decisive role in FC Aarau’s 2-0 win against FC Zurich, scoring both goals to help his side book a place in the Swiss Cup Round of 16.

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Bismark Charles also enjoyed a productive outing in Albania, finding the net twice as Skenderbeu Korca claimed a 2-1 victory over AF Elbasani.

Bukari, Acheampong and Cudjoe on target

Osman Bukari continued his contribution to Crvena Zvezda’s campaign by scoring in their emphatic 5-1 triumph over Mladost in Serbia.

In China, Frank Acheampong maintained his scoring form, finding the net for the second consecutive week as Dalian Yingbo defeated Shenzhen Xinpengcheng 3-1.

Matthew Cudjoe was also on target in Israel, scoring during Sakhnin’s 2-0 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva.

Beyond the goals, Jesuran Rak-Sakyi provided an assist as Kasimpasa recorded a convincing 4-1 win over Samsunspor in Turkey.

Prince Obeng Ampem also registered an assist for Shanghai Port in their 3-0 victory over Chengdu Rongcheng in China.

Mixed fortunes for other Ghanaian players

Elsewhere, Nathaniel Adjei produced an impressive performance for French side Lorient, while defender Mohammed Salisu made his first start of the season for Monaco.

Edmund Arko-Mensah, however, endured a difficult outing in Finland, receiving a red card as Gnistan suffered a 4-0 defeat to HJK.

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