Inaki Williams scores two goals in 2 minutes for Athletic Club after Ghana’s AFCON shambles<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhile numerous reasons have been suggested for the poor results, one recurring criticism has been the perceived lack of passion from the players. <\/p>\n
Ironically, several of these same players returned to their respective clubs after the international debacle and delivered standout performances, with four of them finding the net.<\/p>\n
Performance of Ghanaian players abroad<\/h3>\n Here\u2019s a detailed breakdown of the weekend performances of Ghanaian players across various leagues, courtesy of YEN.com.gh<\/strong>:<\/p>\nLawrence Ati Zigi<\/h4>\n In Switzerland, Ati Zigi, who was in goal for both of Ghana\u2019s games against Sudan, returned to action for St. Gallen, putting in a steady performance between the sticks.<\/p>\n
Jojo Wollacott<\/h4>\n Wollacott, who serves as Ghana\u2019s second-choice goalkeeper, had a tougher weekend as Crawley Town fell 4-1 to Reading in a League One encounter.<\/p>\n
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Otto Addo told to build Black Stars around local players<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nGideon Mensah<\/h4>\n The left-back was one of the most criticised players during the October break but put in a sterling performance for Auxerre.<\/p>\n
Alidu Seidu<\/h4>\n The versatile Seidu played the entire match for Stade Rennes in their 1-1 draw with Brest in Ligue 1, showcasing his defensive abilities with a commanding display.<\/p>\n
Tariq Lamptey<\/h4>\n Brighton\u2019s Tariq Lamptey, who only made a brief appearance in Ghana\u2019s loss to Sudan, was an unused substitute as his club edged Newcastle United at St. James\u2019 Park.<\/p>\n
Abdul Mumin<\/h4>\n Mumin, plying his trade in La Liga with Rayo Vallecano, featured for 73 minutes in their narrow 1-0 defeat to Mallorca.<\/p>\n
Mohammed Salisu<\/h4>\n In France, Salisu, who sustained an injury in Ghana\u2019s second-leg loss to Sudan, missed AS Monaco\u2019s matchday squad as they held Lille to a goalless draw despite being reduced to 10 men.<\/p>\n
Jerome Opoku<\/h4>\n Opoku, the towering centre-back, played the full match for Basaksehir in their 1-0 loss to Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig.<\/p>\n
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Former Ghana defender hits out at Black Stars, questions players’ commitment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nEbenezer Annan<\/h4>\n Annan played for IFK Beograd, helping his side to a 1-1 draw against Sp. Subotica in the Serbian top flight.<\/p>\n
Alexander Djiku<\/h4>\n Djiku featured for Fenerbahce in their thrilling 2-2 draw with Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig, putting in a solid shift for Jose Mourinho\u2019s side.<\/p>\n
Mohammed Kudus<\/h4>\n The star boy had a mixed day at the office. <\/p>\n
The midfielder opened the scoring for West Ham against Tottenham but found himself sent off after a reckless challenge that saw him shove three players.<\/p>\n
Abu Francis<\/h4>\n Cercle Brugge’s Abu Francis put in a steady performance in their goalless draw with Dender in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League.<\/p>\n
Thomas Partey<\/h4>\n Arguably one of the most scrutinised Black Stars players, Partey returned to Arsenal\u2019s starting lineup after recovering from illness. <\/p>\n
However, his presence wasn\u2019t enough to prevent a disappointing defeat to Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
Elisha Owusu<\/h4>\n Owusu missed Auxerre\u2019s 2-1 win over Reims due to suspension, having accumulated too many yellow cards.<\/p>\n
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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Sudan beats Ghana in Libya \u2013 4 things we learned<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nMajeed Ashimeru<\/h4>\n Ashimeru remained on the bench for Anderlecht as they suffered their first defeat since mid-September, losing to Beerschot VA in the Jupiler Pro League.<\/p>\n
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku<\/h4>\n Issahaku was the star of the show after coming off the bench for Leicester City, as noted by SportsWorldGhana.<\/p>\n
He delivered a man-of-the-match performance, providing an assist and wreaking havoc on Southampton\u2019s defence as the Foxes overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2.<\/p>\n
Michael Baidoo<\/h4>\n Baidoo, a late call-up for Ghana\u2019s recent games, featured for 75 minutes in Elfsborg\u2019s 3-1 defeat to Hacken in the Swedish Allsvenskan.<\/p>\n
Ibrahim Osman<\/h4>\n Osman celebrated his first goal for Feyenoord, opening his account in their 5-1 demolition of Go Ahead Eagles in the Dutch Eredivisie, 3news reports.<\/p>\n
Antoine Semenyo<\/h4>\n Despite squandering a golden chance, Semenyo put in a tireless shift for Bournemouth in their stunning victory over Arsenal, proving once again why he is a key figure for the Cherries.<\/p>\n
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“Take him through growth mindset encouragement”: Top coach on Kudus’ No. 10 jersey superstitions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nInaki Williams<\/h4>\n Williams had the most productive return to club action. <\/p>\n
Often criticised for his performances with the Black Stars, the forward silenced his detractors with a quickfire brace, leading Athletic Club to a 4-1 victory over Espanyol in La Liga, per beIN Sports.<\/p>\n
Brandon Thomas-Asante<\/h4>\n Thomas-Asante saw limited game time for Coventry, playing less than half an hour in their 1-0 Championship defeat to Preston.<\/p>\n
Ernest Nuamah<\/h4>\n In France, Nuamah also made a brief 18-minute appearance for Olympique Lyon in their 4-0 thrashing of Le Havre, where Black Stars captain Andre Ayew also featured.<\/p>\n
Andre Ayew<\/h4>\n Ayew, who recently re-signed with Le Havre, made his debut with a 25-minute cameo but couldn\u2019t influence the outcome against Lyon.<\/p>\n
Jordan Ayew<\/h4>\n In contrast, Andre’s younger brother, Jordan, had a significant impact. <\/p>\n
According to Myjoyonline, he came off the bench to score a dramatic last-minute winner for Leicester City in their thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Southampton.<\/p>\n
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Otto Addo receives crucial tips from top local coach before Sudan showdown<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nTop 10 highest-scoring Ghanaians in EPL<\/h2>\n In a previous publication, YEN.com.gh<\/strong> highlighted the top ten highest-scoring Ghanaians in the English Premier League. <\/p>\nMohammed Kudus’ goal against Tottenham has added him to the ranks of notable scorers, joining the likes of Jordan Ayew, Anthony Yeboah, and eight other players on the prestigious list.<\/p>\n
Source: YEN.com.gh<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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