Ghanaian Players Abroad: Top performing Ghana stars over the weekend

Ghanaian footballers once again made headlines over the weekend with eye-catching performances and crucial goals across Europe and beyond. From Austria to the United States, several Black Stars and rising prospects found the back of the net or delivered decisive moments for their respective clubs.

Young forward Edmund Baidoo continued his fine form for Red Bull Salzburg, scoring in their thrilling 2–2 draw with SCR Altach in the Austrian Bundesliga. The talented attacker has been one of Salzburg’s brightest prospects this season, showing pace and composure in front of goal.

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Former Chelsea defender Abdul Baba Rahman rolled back the years with a goal for PAOK Thessaloniki in their 2–0 win over AEK Athens in the Greek Super League. The experienced left-back impressed both defensively and offensively, capping his performance with a fine strike that helped secure all three points for his side.

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In the United States, Joseph Paintsil was among the scorers as LA Galaxy defeated Minnesota United 2–1 in the Major League Soccer. The Ghanaian winger, who joined from Genk, continues to be a key influence for the Galaxy, combining creativity with end product as they push for playoff qualification.

In the English Championship, Brandon Thomas-Asante found the net for Coventry City in their 2–0 victory over Blackburn Rovers. The striker’s clinical finish helped Coventry climb up the table, reinforcing his growing reputation as one of Ghana’s most consistent forwards in England.

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Elsewhere in Europe, Clifford Aboagye came off the bench to score for Anorthosis Famagusta in a 2–2 draw with Chloraka in Cyprus, while Kwaku Bonsu Osei was on target for Spartak Subotica in Serbia as they secured a 2–0 win over Radnicki Nis. Both players showed sharp instincts and composure, proving vital to their teams’ results.

In England, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku registered an assist for Leicester City in their 1–1 draw with Portsmouth, further cementing his place as one of the most promising young Ghanaian wingers in Europe. Meanwhile in Switzerland, Lawrence Ati-Zigi was the hero for St. Gallen, saving a penalty and making several key stops in their 2–1 win over Winterthur to keep them within reach of the league leaders.