GH Players Abroad: Here’s how your favourite Ghanaian players performed over the weekend

Ghanaian footballers across Europe and beyond delivered a mix of impressive performances and tough outings over the weekend. From Benjamin Tetteh’s scoring form in Slovenia to Felix Afena-Gyan’s breakthrough in Turkey, here’s a full roundup of how the Black Stars’ representatives fared abroad.

Slovenia: Benjamin Tetteh on Fire

Benjamin Tetteh continued his prolific form for NK Maribor, scoring a first-half brace in their thrilling 3-2 win over NK Bravo in the Slovenian Prva Liga. The striker equalised in the 18th minute and struck again three minutes later, taking his season tally to 10 goals and 3 assists in 14 league appearances — an exceptional run of form that underscores his importance to Maribor’s campaign.

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Austria: Edmund Baidoo Makes Instant Impact

In Austria, Edmund Baidoo climbed off the bench to seal Red Bull Salzburg’s 4-1 victory over SV Ried in the Austrian Bundesliga. His late strike capped off a dominant performance from the defending champions.

Denmark: Patrick Amoako on Target Despite Defeat

Patrick Amoako found the back of the net for FC Nordsjaelland, but his effort wasn’t enough to prevent a 4-2 loss to Odense BK. Fellow Ghanaians Stephen Acquah and Caleb Yirenkyi also featured in the match, showing Ghana’s growing influence in Danish football.

Slovakia: Kelvin Ofori Leads Bratislava to Victory

In the Slovak Super Liga, Kelvin Ofori scored for Slovan Bratislava in their 3-1 triumph over FK Podbrezová. He was supported by compatriots Sharani Zuberu and Rahim Ibrahim, both of whom played key roles in the win as Bratislava extended their unbeaten run.

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England

In the Premier League, Mohammed Kudus — who joined Tottenham Hotspur from West Ham United for £55 million in July 2025 — featured for the full 90 minutes as Spurs fell 1-0 to Chelsea in a tense London derby.

At the Etihad, Antoine Semenyo also played the entire match for AFC Bournemouth in their 3-1 defeat to Manchester City, continuing to show consistency despite his side’s struggles.

In the English Championship, Issahaku Fatawu and Jordan Ayew both featured for Leicester City in a disappointing 2-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers.Elsewhere, Jeffrey Schlupp and Forson Amankwah started for Norwich City, who fell 2-0 to Hull City.

France: Ghanaian Trio in Action

In Ligue 1, the Ghanaian trio of Gideon Mensah, Elisha Owusu, and Ibrahim Osman were all in action for Auxerre, though they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Olympique Marseille.Meanwhile, Mohammed Salisu completed the full 90 minutes for AS Monaco, but his side lost 1-0 to Paris FC.Elsewhere, Koffi Kouao and Terry Yegbe both starred for FC Metz in their convincing 2-0 win over FC Nantes.

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Belgium: Mixed Fortunes for Ghanaian Stars

In the Belgian Jupiler Pro League, Joseph Opoku featured for KV Oostende (Waregem) in their 4-1 defeat to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, playing 56 minutes before being substituted.Meanwhile, Jerry Afriyie impressed for RAA La Louviéroise, completing the full match as they secured a 2-1 victory over Cercle Brugge.

Israel: Cudjoe Shines, Owusu Sent Off

In Israel, Matthew Cudjoe provided an assist for Bnei Sakhnin in their 2-2 draw with Hapoel Petah Tikva, showcasing his creative spark.Eugene Ansah also played the full 90 minutes for SC Ashdod, helping them to a 4-1 win over Hapoel Haifa.However, it was a weekend to forget for Kwabena Owusu, who was shown a red card in Maccabi Bnei Raina’s 2-0 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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Turkey: Afena-Gyan Off the Mark

In Turkey, Felix Afena-Gyan netted his first goal for Amedspor in an emphatic victory, marking a bright start to his Turkish adventure. The young striker will hope to build on this momentum in the coming fixtures.