Kudus, Semenyo and Afena-Gyan shine in weekend action
Ghanaian footballers delivered outstanding performances across various leagues this weekend, with some finding the back of the net while others contributed significantly to their teams’ efforts.
ENGLAND
In the Premier League, Antoine Semenyo continued his fine form, scoring his fifth goal of the season to help Bournemouth secure a stunning 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Mohammed Kudus also found the net, scoring his third goal of the season to earn West Ham United a 1-1 draw against Brighton. Tariq Lamptey featured for Brighton, coming off the bench in the second half.
Iraolaball 🤌 pic.twitter.com/fRO2Lp7tvO
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) December 22, 2024
🇬🇭 Mohammed Kudus’ goal against Brighton was just his second from a header this season.
The forward seems to be more of a threat in the box when he’s playing on the right flank. pic.twitter.com/5SBcqv4myk
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) December 21, 2024
Thomas Partey registered an assist in Arsenal’s commanding 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the London derby. Jeffrey Schlupp made a late cameo for Palace, while Jordan Ayew played 84 minutes in Leicester City’s 3-0 defeat to Wolves.
In the Championship, Thomas Brandon-Asante featured in Coventry’s 4-1 loss to Portsmouth.
SPAIN
In La Liga, Inaki Williams provided an assist to help Athletic Bilbao secure a 2-1 victory over Osasuna.
ITALY
Caleb Ekuban came on for Genoa in their narrow 2-1 loss to Napoli in Serie A. Meanwhile, Felix Afena-Gyan scored in consecutive matches for Juventus Next Generation in their 3-3 draw against Audace Cerignola in Serie C.
GERMANY
Christopher Antwi-Adjei played 70 minutes in Schalke’s emphatic 4-1 win over Elversberg in Bundesliga II.
BELGIUM
In the Jupiler Pro League, Denis Odoi played the full 90 minutes as Antwerp defeated Dender 3-1. Christopher Bonsu Baah helped Genk secure a 2-0 victory over Anderlecht, while Lawrence Agyekum and Francis Abu contributed to Cercle Brugge’s 1-0 win over Leuven.
PORTUGAL
Samuel Obeng scored for Casa Pia in their 3-1 triumph over Arouca, continuing his impressive form in the league.
TURKEY
Alexander Djiku was pivotal in Fenerbahce’s 1-1 draw against Eyupspor, where Prince Obeng Ampem also featured. Kingsley Schindler made a brief appearance for Samsunspor in their 2-0 loss to Sivasspor.
MALTA
Geoffrey Acheampong was on the scoresheet for Sliema Wanderers in their 3-1 victory over Mosta. Simon Zibo also featured for Sliema, while Prince Afriyie played for Mosta.
ISRAEL
Godsway Donyoh played 82 minutes for Hapoel Hadera in their 1-1 draw against Hapoel Jerusalem, while Matthew Cudjoe appeared for Saknin in their draw with H.Beer Sheva.
ROMANIA
Nana Antwi made a cameo for FC Hermannstadt in their draw against Farul Constanta.
OTHER COUNTRIES
- Abdul Baba Rahman helped PAOK secure a 3-0 win over Atromitos in Greece.
- Musah Mohammed featured in Bodrumspor’s narrow 1-0 loss to Trabzonspor in Turkey.
- Emmanuel Addai contributed to Qarabag’s 2-0 victory over Araz in Azerbaijan.
