Over the weekend, Ghanaian footballers delivered exceptional performances across Europe’s top flight leagues, thrilling fans and making headlines with their contributions.
English Premier League
Jordan Ayew: The Leicester City forward etched his name in Premier League history by scoring his 40th league goal, a penalty against Chelsea, making him the highest-scoring Ghanaian in the competition.
Thomas Partey: Arsenal’s midfield maestro returned to the scoresheet with a spectacular second-half strike in their 3-0 victory over Brentford at the Emirates Stadium. It was Partey’s first goal in three months, helping the Gunners maintain their title ambitions.
English Championship
Brendan Thomas-Asante: The Coventry City striker found the net in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Sheffield United, showcasing his consistency in front of goal.
German Bundesliga 2
Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer: The Hamburger SV attacker continued his fine form by scoring his sixth goal of the season in a hard-fought 2-2 stalemate against Schalke 04.
Greek Super League
Baba Rahman: The left-back made an immediate impact for PAOK FC, scoring just 10 minutes after being introduced to secure a 2-1 victory over Asteras Tripolis, propelling his side to the top of the table.
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Joseph Paintsil: Paintsil delivered a masterclass for the LA Galaxy, scoring two goals and providing an assist in a dominant 6-2 win over Minnesota United, earning his side a spot in the MLS Western Conference final.
From Ayew’s historic achievement in England to Paintsil’s dazzling display in the United States, Ghanaian players continue to shine on the global stage, bringing pride to their nation and fans worldwide.