Ghanaian Players Abroad: Sulemana Scores First EPL Goal, Nuamah Shines for Lyon

This weekend saw several Ghanaian footballers in action across Europe, with standout performances from Kamaldeen Sulemana and Ernest Nuamah.

Premier League Highlights

• Kamaldeen Sulemana netted his first Premier League goal of the season for Southampton, though his side fell 1-3 at home to AFC Bournemouth.
• Antoine Semenyo contributed an assist for Bournemouth in the same game at St Mary’s Stadium, helping secure all three points for the Cherries.
• Thomas Partey played 76 minutes in Arsenal’s crucial 0-2 away win over Leicester City, keeping their title hopes alive. Jordan Ayew featured for the home side.
• Mohammed Kudus played the full 90 minutes for West Ham United, who suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Brentford at the London Olympic Stadium.

Championship Action

• Darko Gyabi and Michael Baidoo both featured in Plymouth Argyle’s 2-0 away loss at Blackburn Rovers.
• James Abankwah was solid in defense for Watford, helping them secure a 0-1 win against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
• Brandon Thomas-Asante played 56 minutes in Coventry City’s 0-2 victory over Sheffield Wednesday.

La Liga Performances

• Inaki Williams played the full match as Athletic Club were held to a 1-1 draw by RCD Espanyol.
• Joseph Aidoo also completed the entire match for Real Valladolid but endured a tough 0-4 home defeat to Sevilla.
• Kwasi Sibo came on in the 56th minute for Real Oviedo, who edged past Albacete 1-0 in La Liga 2.

Serie A and C Matches

• Ibrahim Sulemana lasted the full 90 minutes for Atalanta, who played out a goalless draw against Cagliari.
• Emmanuel Gyasi featured for 75 minutes in Empoli’s 3-0 loss to Udinese at the Stadio Friuli.
• Felix Afena-Gyan scored in the 80th minute for Juventus Next Gen in their 1-1 draw against Potenza in Serie C, while Augusto Seedorf Owusu remained on the bench.

Ligue 1 Contributions

• Gideon Mensah and Elisha Owusu both featured for AJ Auxerre in their thrilling 2-2 draw against Brest.
• Augustine Boakye played 45 minutes for AS Saint-Étienne in a 5-1 loss to Olympique Marseille.
• Mohammed Salisu remained on the bench during AS Monaco’s commanding 7-1 victory over FC Nantes.
• Ernest Nuamah was in fine form for Olympique Lyon, scoring and providing an assist in their impressive 1-4 away win against Montpellier.

Turkish Super Lig

• Joseph Attamah Larweh found the net for Kayserispor in their 1-1 draw at Eyupspor, where Prince Obeng Ampem played the entire match for the hosts.

It was an eventful weekend for Ghanaian players abroad, with goals, assists, and key performances highlighting their growing influence in top European leagues.