Footy-Africa presents a sweeping overview of how Ghanaian footballers fared across leagues around the world over the weekend, with goals, assists, clean sheets, and influential displays highlighting another productive few days for the nation’s exports.
From England to Serbia and the Middle East, Ghanaian players left their mark in league fixtures and cup competitions, contributing decisively for their clubs in various roles.
Match highlights
Douglas Owusu emerged as the hero for FK Radnik Surdulica in Serbia, calmly dispatching a penalty to secure a vital away draw against Cukaricki in the Serbian Super Liga.
In England’s Championship, Leicester City enjoyed a strong afternoon as Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku both found the net in a convincing 3-1 victory over Ipswich Town, underlining their importance to the Foxes’ promotion push.
Belgium also witnessed Ghanaian influence, with Joseph Opoku getting on the scoresheet for Waregem in a hard-fought 2-2 draw against RAA La Louviere.
Meanwhile, in Denmark, Prince Amoako delivered when it mattered most, scoring for FC Nordsjaelland in their 2-1 triumph over Midtjylland in the quarter-finals of the Ladspokal Cup.
Ghanaian stars abroad: weekend round-up of standout performances
England
Premier League
Mohammed Kudus featured for 80 minutes as Tottenham Hotspur endured a difficult afternoon, falling 3-0 to Nottingham Forest.
Championship
Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku both scored for Leicester City in their win over Ipswich Town.
Forson Amankwah also put in a solid shift, playing 80 minutes as Norwich City edged Southampton 2-1.
League One
Kelvin Abrefa and Andy Yiadom were involved for Reading, though their side suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Bradford City.
Defeat in Yorkshire#readingfc pic.twitter.com/UWKkGa8UF4
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) December 13, 2025
League Two
Veteran winger Albert Adomah came off the bench for Walsall, playing 21 minutes in a 1-1 draw against Shrewsbury.
Spain
In La Liga, Inaki Williams returned from injury and featured for Athletic Bilbao, though the Basque side were beaten 2-0 by Celta Vigo.
France
Ligue 1
Alidu Seidu made a late cameo for Rennes, featuring for 12 minutes in their 3-1 victory over Brest.
Terry Yegbe played 74 minutes for Metz, who narrowly lost 3-2 to Paris Saint-Germain.
Les Messins ont livré une belle bataille malgré la défaite 🔙
Le résumé de #FCMPSG ⤵️
— FC Metz ☨ (@FCMetz) December 15, 2025
Ligue 2
Augustine Boakye was involved for St. Etienne in their 2-2 stalemate with Bastia, while Edwin Quarshie completed the full match for Le Mans in a 2-1 win over Annecy.
Italy
Serie A
Alfred Duncan saw 33 minutes of action for Genoa in their 2-1 defeat to Inter Milan.
Serie B
Alfred Duncan also made a brief appearance for Venezia, who recorded a comfortable 2-0 win over Monza.
Germany
Bundesliga
Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer featured for Hamburg, playing 78 minutes in a heavy 4-1 loss to Hoffenheim.
Derrick Kohn impressed for Union Berlin, lasting 85 minutes in their eye-catching 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig.
Tim #Skarke. FUSSBALLGOTT! ❤️🔥
💬 “Ich kann es gar nicht glauben. Es ist für mich ultra emotional, mein erstes Tor für Union zu machen!”
Du hast es dir verdient, Timmi! 🙏#FCUnion #FCULeipzig #Bundesliga pic.twitter.com/5G4x6lHbts
— 1. FC Union Berlin (@fcunion) December 13, 2025
2.Bundesliga
Christopher Antwi-Adjei played 46 minutes for Schalke in their narrow 1-0 win against Nürnberg, while Patrick Pfeiffer completed the full match as Darmstadt edged Preussen Münster by a lone goal.
Albania
Mohammed Yahaya came on for 17 minutes as KF Egnatia defeated Dinamo Tirana 2-1. McCarthy Ofori was ever-present for Bylis, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Vllaznia.
Austria
Edmund Baidoo featured for 58 minutes as Red Bull Salzburg claimed a 2-1 victory over Wolfsberger AC.
Emmanuel Agyemang and David Atanga also saw action for Wolfsberger in the same encounter.
Belgium
Joseph Opoku’s goal earned Waregem a share of the spoils against RAA La Louviere, with Jerry Afriyie also featuring for the visitors.
Lawrence Agyekum provided an assist for Cercle Brugge despite their 3-2 defeat to KV Mechelen.
FT. #CERKVM pic.twitter.com/V9XEOt4cMN
— Cercle Brugge (@cercleofficial) December 13, 2025
Cyprus
Emmanuel Lomotey and Richard Ofori were involved as Achnas lost 3-1 to Chloraka, with Benson Anang playing 34 minutes for the winning side.
David Abagna featured for APOEL in a drawn contest against Krasava, while Clifford Aboagye and Clinton Doudou were also in action for their respective clubs.
Denmark
Prince Amoako’s decisive strike sent Nordsjaelland past Midtjylland in the Ladspokal Cup, while Caleb Yirenkyi completed 90 minutes for the defeated side.
Greece
Abdul Baba Rahman made a substitute appearance for PAOK, playing 27 minutes in their 2-0 loss to Atromitos.
Israel
Kwabena Owusu featured for Maccabi Bnei Raina, who were handed a heavy 4-0 defeat by Maccabi Haifa.
Portugal
Sabit Abdulai was on the pitch for 89 minutes as Alverca narrowly lost 1-0 to Arouca.
Obrigado pelo vosso apoio em Arouca ❤️ Estamos juntos! #NascidosParaVoar pic.twitter.com/N9orc0Icud
— FC Alverca (@FCAlverca) December 15, 2025
Serbia
Douglas Owusu’s penalty was the standout moment as Radnik Surdulica drew away to Cukaricki.
Elsewhere, Benjamin Acquah and Ibrahim Tanko featured for Javor in a 1-1 draw with Radnicki 1923.
Edmund Addo and Henry Addo were involved for OFK Beograd in a drawn game against Vojvodina, while Kwaku Karikari helped Zeleznicar secure a narrow win over IMT Novi Beograd.
Skima Togbe completed the full match as Novi Pazar edged Radnicki Nis 1-0.
Switzerland
Lawrence Ati-Zigi produced a commanding performance in goal, keeping a clean sheet as St. Gallen beat Thun 2-0.
Jonas Adjetey was also involved for Basel in their draw with Lausanne.
Turkey
Nicholas Opoku delivered another composed defensive display for Kasimpasa in a goalless draw against Genclerbirligi.
Emmanuel Boateng played the entire match for Gaziantep in a narrow loss to Goztepe, while Jerome Opoku completed 90 minutes in Basaksehir’s 2-0 win over Samsunspor.
United Arab Emirates
Bernard Mensah capped off the weekend with a commanding performance in the UAE League Cup, playing a key role as Al Nasr defeated Al Ain 2-0 in the semi-finals.
