Ghanaian players abroad: Sulemana scores first league goal in 21 months as Nuamah scores and assists

Ghanaian players across Europe put up impressive performances for their clubs over the weekend as the Black Stars’ games against Chad and Madagascar edge closer.

Here’s a wrap of some of the best performers:

Kamaldeen Sulemana scored his first Premier League goal in 21 months for Southampton to mark his 23rd birthday on Saturday in their 3-1 loss to Bournemouth. The last time Sulemana scored in the league was in May 2023 on the final day of the 2022/23 season.

Kamaldeen’s compatriot Antoine Semenyo provided his fourth league assist of the season, helping his side secure a win.

Defender Tariq Lamptey made his 100th Premier League appearance as Brighton beat his former side, Chelsea, 3-0. The game also saw him start his fourth consecutive match for the Seagulls.

Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew featured for their respective sides in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Leicester on Saturday.

In Ligue 1, Ernest Nuamah scored and provided an assist for Lyon in their 4-1 win over Montpellier on Sunday. The 21-year-old winger has contributed to three goals in his last four league games.

Youngster Christopher Baah scored his third league goal for Genk in their 2-1 win over Standard Liège in the Belgian top flight.

Baba Rahman provided two assists for PAOK in their 7-0 thrashing of Lamia in the Greek league. The 30-year-old has five goals and two assists in 20 league games.

Kamal Sowah made his NAC Breda debut following his January transfer in a goalless draw against Feyenoord in the Dutch league.

Forward Patrick Twumasi scored his seventh league goal in Israel for Beitar Jerusalem in their 3-2 defeat to Hapoel Haifa.

Former Ghana youth international Zubairu Ibrahim scored his seventh league goal in 20 games for FC Partizan in their 4-1 win over OFK Beograd in the Serbian top flight.

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