Abdul Mumin, Afena Gyan and David Abagna score in weekend action

Over the weekend, Ghanaian footballers shone in various leagues across the globe, showcasing their talent and resilience on different stages. Here’s a comprehensive roundup of their performances.

ENGLAND

Thomas Partey made a second-half appearance for Arsenal in their intense 0-0 draw against Everton in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Jordan Ayew remained on the bench as Leicester City suffered a 4-0 defeat to Newcastle United.

Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey featured for 45 minutes in their surprising 1-3 home loss to Crystal Palace. Kamaldeen Sulemana played a brief 15 minutes for Southampton, who endured a heavy 5-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

In the Championship, Brandon Thomas-Asante was a second-half substitute for Coventry City, contributing to their vital 2-1 home win over Hull City. Kwadwo Baah delivered an impressive performance in their 2-1 triumph over West Brom.

In League One, Daniel Agyei played the full match for Leyton Orient, who were held to a goalless draw at home by Burton Albion. Jojo Wollacott guarded the post for Crawley Town in their 4-3 loss to Peterborough United.

Albert Adomah made a brief cameo for Walsall in their 1-0 home victory over Barrow.

SPAIN

Abdul Mumin was a standout performer, scoring for Rayo Vallecano in their thrilling 3-3 draw against Real Madrid. Inaki Williams played the full game as Athletic Club were held to a 1-1 draw by Deportivo Alavés.

In the Segunda División, Kwasi Sibo enjoyed a full match and played a pivotal role in Real Oviedo’s 2-0 victory over Granada.

GERMANY

Sirlord Conteh came off the bench in the 65th minute during Heidenheim’s 1-3 defeat to VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer made a late-game appearance for Hamburger SV in their 1-1 draw with SSV Ulm 1846.

Christopher Antwi-Adjei played 73 minutes for Schalke 04 in their 1-1 stalemate against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Meanwhile, Aaron Opoku and Jan Gyamerah featured as substitutes in Kaiserslautern’s 5-1 loss to Darmstadt.

Daniel Kyerewaa found the net for Preußen Münster in their 2-1 victory over Hertha Berlin, marking a stellar performance in Germany’s lower leagues.

ITALY

Ibrahim Sulemana was an unused substitute in Atalanta’s crucial 1-0 away win against Cagliari. Emmanuel Gyasi played the entire match for Empoli, who lost 1-0 at home to Torino. Felix Afena-Gyan made a notable impact off the bench, scoring in Juventus Next Generation’s 2-0 win over Messina in Serie C.

FRANCE

Dennis Appiah played full minutes for Saint-Étienne, who narrowly lost 2-1 to Toulouse. Mohammed Salisu came off the bench for AS Monaco in their 0-0 draw against Stade Reims. Ernest Nuamah saw 66 minutes of action for Olympique Lyon, who fell 3-1 to PSG.

NETHERLANDS

Brian Brobbey came off the bench for Ajax in their commanding 3-0 win over Almere City FC. At AZ Alkmaar, goalkeeper Jayden Owusu-Oduro started in their 2-1 win at NAC Breda, while Ibrahim Sadiq and Ernest Poku remained on the bench.

TURKEY

Musah Mohammed played the entire match as Bodrum FK defeated Sivasspor 2-0. Nicholas Opoku also featured prominently, playing full minutes in Kasımpaşa’s 2-0 win over Eyüpspor.

PORTUGAL

Samuel Obeng Gyabaa made a late appearance for Casa Pia FC, helping them secure a 2-0 win over Estoril in the Primeira Liga.

BELGIUM

Denis Odoi played the full game as Royal Antwerp secured a 1-1 draw against KV Mechelen. Abu Francis and Lawrence Agyekum were instrumental in Cercle Brugge’s 1-1 away draw with Gent. Raymond Asante came off the bench for Sporting Charleroi in their narrow 1-0 defeat to OH Leuven.

SWITZERLAND

Lawrence Ati-Zigi starred in FC St. Gallen’s 2-0 away win over FC Zürich, while Daniel Afriyie Barnieh was absent from the hosts’ squad. Tyron Owusu provided an assist in Luzern’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Winterthur.

GREECE

Baba Rahman made a second-half appearance for PAOK, helping them clinch a narrow 1-0 win over Panetolikos in the Super League.

CYPRUS

David Abagna was on target for APOEL Nicosia in their 2-0 win against EN Paralimniou, showcasing his attacking prowess.

ROMANIA

Nana Kwame Antwi featured briefly in Hermannstadt’s 2-1 loss to Botoșani, while Baba Alhassan remained on the bench as Steaua Bucuresti drew 1-1 with Farul Constanța.