Ghanaian players abroad had an explosive start to the 2025/26 season, with many scoring and making decisive contributions for their teams. Here’s a wrap of their performances over the weekend.
England
Antoine Semenyo kicked off his Premier League campaign with a brace against defending champions Liverpool on Friday night at Anfield, though Bournemouth eventually lost 4-2.
The match was briefly halted around the half-hour mark after the Ghana forward reported racial abuse while preparing to take a throw-in. Referee Anthony Taylor addressed the issue with both managers and captains before play resumed. Semenyo went on to score twice, but late goals from Chiesa and Salah sealed victory for Liverpool.
Mohammed Kudus provided two assists on his Premier League debut for Tottenham in their 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday. Both assists were converted by Richarlison, including a spectacular overhead kick.
Tariq Lamptey missed Brighton’s 1-1 draw with Fulham due to injury.
Brandon Thomas-Asante netted his first goal of the season with a close-range finish as Coventry City came from behind to beat Derby County 5-2 in the Championship.
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Jordan Ayew both started for Leicester City in their 2-1 defeat to Preston.
Spain
Thomas Partey made his Villarreal debut as a late substitute in their 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on Saturday. Kwasi Sibo featured for Oviedo, marking his LaLiga debut with a full 90-minute performance.
On Sunday, Inaki Williams captained Athletic Club to a 3-2 victory over Sevilla.
Germany
Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer scored in extra time to secure Hamburger SV’s 2-1 win over Pirmasens in the German Cup first round on Saturday. This followed reports he had failed a medical that collapsed a proposed move to Ligue 1 side Nice.
Ragnar Ache made a dream debut for FC Köln, coming off the bench in the 75th minute to provide two late assists in their 2-1 comeback win over Regensburg in the German Cup. The forward arrives in the Bundesliga after netting 34 goals over the past two 2. Bundesliga seasons.
France
Ibrahim Osman marked his Ligue 1 debut with an assist, setting up Lassine Sinayoko’s winner as AJ Auxerre beat Lorient 1-0. Gideon Mensah and Elisha Owusu also started for Auxerre.
Salis Abdul Samed made his debut for Nice as a substitute in their 1-0 defeat to Toulouse, while Kojo Peprah Oppong started for Nice. Abu Francis was not in Toulouse’s squad.
In Ligue 2, Augustine Boakye provided two assists in Saint-Etienne’s 4-0 win over Rodez, taking his tally to one goal and three assists this season. Ebenezer Annan also played the full match.
Belgium
Lawrence Agyekum recorded an assist as Cercle Brugge secured their first league win of the season, defeating Westerlo 4-1.
Ghana U20 forward Joseph Opoku featured for Zulte Waregem in a 1-0 home loss to Club Brugge.
Mohammed Fuseini made his first appearance of the season for USG as a late substitute in their 3-0 win over Standard Liege, having missed the opening four games with injury.
Elsewhere
Ibrahim Sadiq opened his goal account in the Eredivisie, scoring for AZ Alkmaar in their 2-2 draw with Volendam.
Joseph Paintsil netted his fifth MLS goal of the season for LA Galaxy with a solo strike against Inter Miami, though late goals from Messi and Suarez gave Miami a 3-1 win.
Ernest Agyiri scored twice as Levadia Tallinn thrashed Kalev 6-1 in Estonia, taking his tally to 10 goals in 21 league matches.
