As the Black Stars prepares to embark on their AFCON 2025 qualifier campaign against Angola and Niger this week in Ghana, here is a report on the performance of invited players in European top leagues.
Goalkeepers:
Lawrence Ati Zigi helped St.Gallen to secure a vital point away against Lugano in the Swiss Super League following a 1-1 draw.
Joseph Wollacott conceded three goals in Crawley Town’s 3-0 defeat to Barnsley in the English League One on Saturday.
Frederick Asare is still in preseason with Asante Kotoko as the team prepares for the commencement of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.
Defenders:
Alidu Seidu played 27 minutes for Rennes in their 2-1 defeat to Reims in the French Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Tariq Lamptey was not in Brighton’s squad for their game against Arsenal which ended in a 1-1 draw. The versatile defender’s last game for the Seagulls was against Crawley in the EFL Cup which he lasted 80 minutes in the game.
Abdul Mumin saw 90 minutes of action for Rayo Vallecano in their 2-1 defeat to Espanyol in the Spanish La Liga on Saturday
Mohammed Salisu was an unused substitute for Monaco in their 1-1 draw against Lens on Sunday.
Jerome Opoku played the full throttle for Basaksehir in their 5-0 win over Antalyaspor.
Ebenezer Annan saw 45 minutes of action for OFK Beograd in their 3-1 win over Napredak in the Serbian top flight league.
Kingsley Schindler played an hour for Samsunspor in their 1-0 win over Gaziantep in the Turkish Super League.
Midfielders:
Mohammed Kudus was in action for West Ham United against champions Manchester City as his side lost 3-1. The former Ajax midfielder had a decent game in that crunchy fixture.
Francis Abu became a substitute for Cercle Brugge as they lost 3-0 to Club Brugge in their Belgian Pro League.
Thomas Partey was involved in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Brighton at the Emirates Stadium.
Elisha Owusu was in action for Auxerre as they lost 3-1 to Le Havre in the French League on Sunday.
Majeed Ashimeru saw 13 minutes of action for Anderlecht against Royale Union SG which ended in a draw.
Forwards:
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku lasted 67 minutes of action for Leicester City in their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
Joseph Paintsil was in action for LA Galaxy in their 2-1 defeat to St.Louis City.
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Antoine Semenyo scored his second goal of the season as Bournemouth made a 3-2 comeback to beat Everton at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Saturday.
Iniaki Williams saw 71 minutes of action for Athletic Bilbao as they lost by a lone goal to Atletic Madrid in the La Liga.
Jordan Ayew lasted 68 minutes in the game for the Foxes against Aston Villa in the Premier League game on Saturday.
Brandon Thomas-Asante played an hour for Coventry City as they lost by a lone goal to Norwich in the English Championship.