Ghanaian footballers abroad had a thrilling start to the 2025/26 season, with many finding the net, providing assists, and delivering standout performances for their clubs across Europe and beyond. Here’s a wrap-up of the weekend’s action.
England
At Anfield, Antoine Semenyo lit up the Premier League opener with a brace for Bournemouth against defending champions Liverpool. The Ghana forward, however, was briefly at the center of controversy after reporting racial abuse, forcing a stoppage in play. Despite his two goals, Bournemouth fell 4-2 after late strikes from Chiesa and Salah.
Mohammed Kudus announced himself in style on his Premier League debut for Tottenham, providing two assists in a 3-0 win over Burnley. Both were converted by Richarlison, including an acrobatic overhead kick.
Elsewhere, Brandon Thomas-Asante scored in Coventry’s 5-2 comeback win over Derby County, while Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Jordan Ayew both started in Leicester’s 2-1 defeat to Preston. Tariq Lamptey missed Brighton’s 1-1 draw with Fulham due to injury.
Spain
Thomas Partey made his Villarreal debut in a 2-0 win over Real Oviedo, while Ghana’s Kwasi Sibo featured for Oviedo. Inaki Williams captained Athletic Club to a 3-2 victory over Sevilla, once again proving his consistency in LaLiga.
Germany
Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer scored in extra time to seal Hamburger SV’s German Cup win over Pirmasens. Meanwhile, Ragnar Ache enjoyed a dream debut for FC Köln, providing two late assists in a 2-1 comeback win over Regensburg.
France
In Ligue 1, Ibrahim Osman grabbed an assist in Auxerre’s 1-0 win over Lorient, supported by teammates Gideon Mensah and Elisha Owusu. Salis Abdul Samed made his Nice debut in a 1-0 defeat to Toulouse. In Ligue 2, Augustine Boakye shone with two assists for Saint-Etienne in their 4-0 win, while Ebenezer Annan played the full match.
Belgium
Lawrence Agyekum provided an assist as Cercle Brugge beat Westerlo 4-1. Joseph Opoku featured for Zulte Waregem in their 1-0 loss to Club Brugge, while Mohammed Fuseini returned from injury in USG’s 3-0 win over Standard Liege.
Elsewhere
Ibrahim Sadiq scored for AZ Alkmaar in their 2-2 draw with Volendam in the Eredivisie. In MLS, Joseph Paintsil netted his fifth goal for LA Galaxy against Inter Miami, though Messi and Suarez inspired Miami to a 3-1 win. In Estonia, Ernest Agyiri scored twice in Levadia Tallinn’s 6-1 victory over Kalev, taking his tally to 10 goals in 21 league matches.
With such explosive performances, Ghanaian players are already setting the tone for a promising 2025/26 season.
