Ghanaian players continued to make their mark in top foreign leagues, showcasing their skills and contributing to their teams’ success. In England’s Premier League, Thomas Partey kicked off the 2024-25 season in style, scoring his first goal to help Arsenal secure a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Antoine Semenyo played a crucial role in Bournemouth’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle United, providing the assist for his team’s goal.
Jordan Ayew made his debut for Leicester City, although his team fell short in a 2-1 defeat to Fulham. Across the continent in Italy, Emmanuel Gyasi had a standout performance for Empoli, scoring in their 2-1 win over AS Roma and earning the Player of the Match accolade.
In France, Ernest Nuamah’s outing with Olympique Lyon was cut short due to an injury, which forced him off the field after just 17 minutes in their defeat to AS Monaco. However, Osman Bukari celebrated a milestone in the United States, scoring his first MLS goal for Austin FC in their 2-0 win over Nashville.
In Sweden, Michael Baidoo continued his impressive form, netting his seventh league goal of the campaign for Elfsborg in their 3-1 victory over Goteborg. Lastly, Lawrence Ati-Zigi made a significant impact in Switzerland, keeping a clean sheet and making six incredible saves, including two in the box, to help his team secure a crucial win in their Conference League playoff first-leg encounter against Trabzonspor.
These performances demonstrate the talent and dedication of Ghanaian players abroad, as they continue to make their country proud and forge successful careers in top international leagues.