Ghanaian footballers across Europe delivered a mixed but eventful weekend of performances, with goals, assists, and key comebacks shaping the latest round of action.
Three players found the net: Francis Kyeremeh scored for FK Sarajevo in their 2-1 defeat to Prijedor, Edmund Baidoo struck for Red Bull Salzburg despite a 3-2 loss to WSG Tirol, and Kwaku Karikari was also on target for Zeleznicar Pancevo in their 3-1 victory over Partizan.
ENGLAND
In the Premier League, Mohammed Kudus featured for 78 minutes for Arsenal as they fell 4-1 to rivals Tottenham.
In the Championship, Forson Amankwah made a brief appearance for Norwich in their 4-1 defeat to Birmingham, while Fatawu Issahaku continued his fine form with 89 minutes and his fourth assist of the season in Leicester City’s 2-1 win over Stoke City.
Thomas Brandon-Asante also saw minutes as Coventry edged West Brom 3-2.
In League One, Kelvin Abrefa and Andy Yiadom both played in Reading’s 1-1 draw with Rotherham.
League Two action saw Jojo Wollacott start in goal for Crawley in their 1-1 draw against Accrington, while Albert Adomah made a late appearance in Walsall’s 2-0 win over Harrogate.
SPAIN
In La Liga, Joseph Aidoo returned to action with an 18-minute outing for Celta Vigo in their 1-0 win over Alaves. Thomas Partey played 63 minutes for Villarreal as they beat Mallorca 2-1.
In the second tier, Baba Iddrisu featured for 45 minutes in Almeria’s commanding 3-0 victory over Leganes, and Oscar Oppong played 68 minutes in Granada’s 1-1 stalemate with Cordoba.
FRANCE
Mohammed Salisu completed 90 minutes for Monaco in their 4-1 loss to Rennes, while Alidu Seidu made a late appearance for the home side.
OGC Nice’s Ghanaian duo Kojo Peprah and Abdul Samed Salis were involved in their 5-1 defeat to Marseille.
Gideon Mensah and Ibrahim Osman also featured for Auxerre in their draw with Lyon.
Terry Yegbe lasted the full match for Metz in their 3-2 loss to Brest, and Nathaniel Adjei made a brief but notable return from injury in Lorient’s 1-1 draw with Nantes.
In Ligue 2, Ebenezer Annan and Augustine Boakye played in St Etienne’s 2-1 win over Nancy, while Edwin Quarshie saw 81 minutes for Le Mans in their 2-1 victory over Pau FC.
ITALY
In Serie A, Caleb Ekuban came on for the final stages of Genoa’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Cagliari.
Bologna midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana marked his debut in style as the club secured a big win over Udinese.
In Serie B, Alfred Duncan played 23 minutes in Venezia’s 2-0 win over Padova.
GERMANY
Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer featured for the entire match as Hamburger secured a 1-0 win over Augsburg in the Bundesliga.
In Bundesliga II, Patrick Pfeiffer was involved in Darmstadt’s 4-2 win over Greuther Fürth.
BELGIUM
Lawrenca Agyekum played 69 minutes in Cercle Brugge’s 2-0 loss to Royale Union, while Joseph Opoku featured for Waregem in their draw with St. Liege.
Jerry Afriyie completed 90 minutes for RAA La Louvière in a narrow 1-0 loss to Anderlecht.
NETHERLANDS
Kamal Sowah was in action for NAC Breda as they claimed a 1-0 victory over PSV, while Ibrahim Osman featured in AZ Alkmaar’s 3-1 defeat to Heerenveen.
RUSSIA
Alexander Djiku put in a solid 90-minute shift for Spartak Moscow as they secured a 1-0 derby win over CSKA Moscow.
DENMARK
Prince Amoako and Caleb Yirenkyi, who delivered two assists, were central to Nordsjælland’s dominant 5-0 win over Fredericia.
Bismark Edjeodji came on for Vejle in their 5-2 defeat to Viborg.
Ghanaian players continue to make their presence felt across Europe’s major leagues, with goals, decisive contributions, and important returns boosting their progress as the season builds momentum.