Ghanaian Players Abroad – 28-30 November, 2014: Antwi on target…again; Essien, Amartey see red

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Another weekend of action with Ghanaians playing a major part in their teams’ performances.

Enjoy, your comprehensive round-up.

 

England

In the Premiership, Jeffery Schlupp scored the second goal as bottom Leicester City lost 2-3 away to Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.

 

In the Championship, Albert Adomah played the entire game as Middlesbrough drew 1-1 at home with Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.

 

Italy

In the Serie A, Michael Essien was shown a red card in the 71^st minute as AC Milan hosted and beat Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu’s 10-man Udinese 2-0 at home on Sunday. Agyemang-Badu was shown a yellow card in the 60^th minute.

 

France

In the Ligue 1, Jordan Ayew scored the winning goal for Lorient from the penalty spot as they went away to beat Toulouse 3-2 on Saturday.

 

Germany

In the Bundesliga, Abdul Baba Rahman played the entire game as Augsburg hosted and beat Hamburger SV 3-1 on Saturday. He was shown a yellow card in the 89^th minute.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, Nana Asare played the entire game as 10-man Gent lost 1-2 away to Zulte-Waregem on Friday.

Frank Acheampong played the entire game as Anderlecht drew 2-2 at home with leaders Club Brugge on Sunday.

 

Denmark

In the Superliga, Daniel Amartey was shown a red card in the 85^th minute as København recorded a 1-0 away win over AaB on Sunday.

 

Egypt

In the Premier League, John Antwi opened the scoring in the 3^rd minute as Ismaily went on to beat El Raja 3-0 at home on Sunday.

 

Greece

In the Super League, Abdul Aziz Tetteh played the entire game as Platanias drew 0-0 away with AEL Kallonis on Saturday. He was shown a yellow card in the 79^th minute.

 

Portugal

In the Primeira Liga, Bernard Mensah played the entire game as Vitória Guimarães came back to beat Moreirense 2-1 at home on Friday.

 

Romania

In the Liga I, Sulley Muniru came on in the 78^th minute as CFR Cluj drew 0-0 away with bottom Rapid Bucureşti on Saturday.

Alhassan Wakaso played the entire game as Rio Ave were thrashed 5-0 away at Porto on Sunday. He was shown a yellow card in the 44^th minute.

 

Russia

In the Premier League, Emmanuel Frimpong played 64 minutes as Ufa were thrashed 0-5 away at CSKA Moskva on Saturday.

 

Switzerland

In the Super League, Samuel Afum came on in the 73^rd minute as Young Boys beat St. Gallen 4-2 at home on Sunday.

 

Turkey

John Boye played the entire game as Kayseri Erciyesspor hosted and beat Balikesirspor 4-0 on Saturday.

 

United Arab Emirates

In the Arabian Gulf League, Asamoah Gyan marked his return to action with an equalising goal from the penalty spot as Al Ain played a 1-1 draw at home with Al Nasr on Sunday.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – 7-9 November, 2014: Acheampong shines for Anderlecht, Otoo’s Sogndal relegated

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Frank Acheampong provided two assists to ensure Belgium Pro League leaders Anderlecht extended their stay atop the table. Not too good news for Afriyie Acquah and Mahatma Otoo. Afriyie played in a game where his Parma side lost by seven goals to a Kwadwo Asamoah-less Juventus. And for Mahatma, his Sogndal side was relegated from the Norwegian Eliteserien.

And has Adam Larsen Kwarasey played his last ever game for Strømsgodset?

Enjoy, your comprehensive round-up.

 

England

In the Premiership, Jeffery Schlupp played the entire game as Leicester City lost 1-2 away to Southampton on Saturday.

 

In the Championship, Albert Adomah came on in the 68^th minute as Middlesbrough drew 0-0 at home with AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.

 

Italy

In the Serie A, Richmond Boakye came on in the 68^th minute as Atalanta went away to draw 0-0 with Sassuolo on Saturday.

Alfred Duncan played 67 minutes as Sampdoria drew 2-2 at home with Michael Essien’s (90 mins) AC Milan on Saturday. Duncan was yellow-carded in the 56^th minute.

Godfred Donsah came on in the 79^th minute as Cagliari drew 1-1 at home with Genoa on Sunday.

Afriyie Acquah was on the losing side as Parma were thrashed away at Juventus 7-0. He was yellow-carded in the 73^rd minute on Sunday. Kwadwo Asamoah did not feature as he was out with an injury.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu played the entire game as Udinese drew 1-1 away with Palermo on Sunday. He was yellow-carded in the 16^th minute.

 

France

In the Ligue 1, Jordan Ayew played the entire game as Lorient lost 0-1 away to Rennes on Friday.

 

Germany

In the Bundesliga, Abdul Baba Rahman played the entire game as Augsburg beat Paderborn 3-0 at home. He was yellow-carded in the 89^th minute on Saturday.

Kevin-Prince Boateng played the final 45 minutes as Schalke 04 lost 0-2 to Freiburg. He was yellow-carded in the 65^th minute on Saturday.

 

Spain

In the La Liga, Thomas Teye Partey played 85 minutes as Almería lost 1-2 at home to Barcelona on Saturday.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, Frank Acheampong (90 minutes) set up both goals as leaders Anderlecht went away to beat Gent 2-0 on Sunday.

David Addy played the entire game as Waasland-Beveren went away to lose 0-3 to Lokeren on Sunday.

 

Denmark

In the Superliga, Daniel Amartey came on in the 35^th minute as 10-man København went away to draw 0-0 with Nordsjælland on Sunday.

 

Greece

In the Super League, Abdul Aziz Tetteh played the entire game as Platanias went away to draw 0-0 with Levadiakos on Sunday.

 

Norway

In the Eliteserien, Adam Larsen Kwarasey conceded four times in what may be his last game for this club, Mohammed Abu played the entire game as Strømsgodset went away to lose 1-4 to Rosenborg on Sunday.

Ernest Asante played the entire game as Start lost 0-1 away to Vålerenga on Sunday.

Mahatma Otoo played the entire game as relegated Sogndal lost 0-2 at home to Stabæk on Sunday.

 

Romania

In the Liga I, Seidu Yahaya played 80 minutes as Astra went away and drew 1-1 with bottom Oţelul on Sunday. Sadat Bukari was on the bench for the visitors.

 

Russia

In the Premier League, Emmanuel Frimpong played the entire game as Ufa drew 0-0 at home with Rostov on Sunday.

 

Scotland

In the Premiership, Abdul Osman played the entire game as Partick Thistle went away to beat St. Mirren on Saturday.

 

Switzerland

In the Super League, Samuel Afum came on in the 63^rd minute as Young Boys hosted and beat FC Sion 2-1 on Sunday. Ishmael Yartey was an unused sub for the visitors.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – 24-26 October, 2014: Jordan on target

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Jordan Ayew was on the score sheet for Lorient this weekend, converting a spot kick. But did he help them win?

Many Ghanaians were in action, although a number of them were on the losing side.

Enjoy, your comprehensive round-up.

 

England

In the Championship, Albert Adomah played the entire game as Middlesbrough drew 1-1 at home with Watford on Saturday.

 

Italy

In the Serie A, Afriyie Acquah played 76 minutes as Parma lost 1-3 at home to Sassuolo on Saturday.

Isaac Cofie came on in the 76^th minute as Chievo Verona lost 1-2 at home to his former side Genoa on Sunday.

Kwadwo Asamoah played the entire game as Juventus beat Palermo 2-0 at home on Sunday.

Richmond Boakye Yiadom played the final 45 minutes as Atalanta lost 0-2 away to Udinese on Sunday.

Sulley Muntari played the entire game as AC Milan drew 1-1 at home with Fiorentina on Sunday. Michael Essien was an unused sub.

 

France

In the Ligue 1, Jordan Ayew played the entire game and scored from the spot but Lorient lost 1-2 away to Caen on Saturday.

Jonathan Mensah played the entire game as Evian TG lost 0-2 at hoome to Nantes on Saturday.

Andre Ayew played the entire game as leaders Olympique De Marseille dropped points when they lost 0-1 away to Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday.

 

Germany

In the Bundesliga, Abdul Baba Rahman played the entire game as Augsburg beat Freiburg 2-0 at home on Saturday.

 

Spain

In the La Liga, Derek Boateng played the entire game as Eibar drew 1-1 at home with Granada on Saturday.

Thomas Teye Partey played the entire game as Almería lost 0-1 at home to Atletico Bilbao on Saturday.

 

In the Segunda Liga, Joachim Adukor played the entire game as bottom Trofense lost 0-4 away to Oriental Lisboa on Sunday.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, David Addy played the entire game as Waasland-Beveren lost 0-1 at home to Genk on Saturday.

Nana Asare played the entire game as Gent drew 2-2 away with Club Brugge on Sunday.

Frank Acheampong played the entire game as leaders Anderlecht lost 0-2 at home to Standard Liège on Sunday.

 

Denmark

In the Superliga, Daniel Amartey played the entire game as FC København went away to beat Hobro 2-0 on Sunday.

 

Finland

Anthony Annan played 57 minutes as leaders HJK Helsinki lost 0-3 at home to RoPS on Sunday. He picked up a yellow card in the 54^th minute.

 

Greece

In the Super League, Abdul Aziz Tetteh came on in the 72^nd minute as Platanias went away to beat Kerkyra 2-1 on Sunday.

 

In the Football League, Eric Warden played the entire game as Iraklis Psachna drew 0-0 at home with AOT Alimos on Saturday.

 

Norway

In the Eliteserien, Adam Larsen Kwarasey conceded twice, Bismark Adjei-Boateng and Mohammed Abu both played the entire game as Strømsgodset lost 2-3 away to Haugesund on Saturday.

Mahatma Otoo played the entire game as Sogndal lost 0-1 at home to leaders Molde on Sunday.

Ernest Asante played 61 minutes as Start lost 1-4 away to Lillestrøm on Sunday.

 

Republic of Ireland

Ali Abbas was in post and conceded once, Prince Agyemang came on in the 54^th minute as Limerick lost 0-1 away to Shamrock Rovers on Friday.

 

Russia

In the Premier League, Rabiu Mohammed played the entire game as Kuban’ Krasnodar drew 0-0 away with Torpedo Moskva on Saturday. He was shown a 47^th-minute yellow card.

Emmanuel Frimpong played the final 45 minutes as Ufa drew 3-3 at home with CSKA Moskva on Sunday.

 

Scotland

In the Premiership, Mubarak Wakaso played 79 minutes and provided the assist for the winner as Celtic beat Kilmarnock 2-0 at home on Sunday.

 

Sweden

In the Allsvenskan, Nasiru Mohammed played the entire game as BK Häcken beat Gefle 3-1 at home on Saturday.

Ebenezer Ofori (90 mins) opened the scoring, Ibrahim Moro played 79 minutes as AIK hosted and beat Mubarak Abubakari’s (90 mins) Åtvidaberg 4-1 on Sunday.

 

King Osei Gyan played the entire game as Halmstad beat Godsway Donyoh’s Falkenberg 4-0 at home on Sunday. Donyoh came on in the 55^th minute.

 

In the Superettan, Benjamin Fadi played the entire game as Värnamo lost 2-6 away to Varberg on Sunday. He was yellow-carded in the 77^th minute.

Reuben Ayarna played the entire game as GAIS drew 0-0 at home with leaders Hammarby on Sunday.

 

Switzerland

In the Super League, Ebenezer Assifuah played his first game of the season, coming on in the 70^th minute as FC Sion drew 1-1 away with FC Basel on Saturday.

 

Turkey

In the Super Lig, Abdul Majeed Waris came on in the 56^th minute as Trabzonspor drew 4-4 at home with Gaziantepspor on Sunday.

 

United States of America

In the MLS, Samuel Inkoom came on in the 65^th minute as DC United drew 1-1 away with Montreal Impact on Saturday.

Dominic Oduro was subbed off in the 90^th minute as Toronto FC lost 0-1 away to New England on Sunday.

 

 

Schlupp, Acquah and Accam surprise call-ups in Ghana 26-man provisional squad; No Vorsah

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow George-Patrick on Twitter @gpbediaku)

Coach Kwesi Appiah has named a 26-man provisional squad for the 2014 World Cup and there have been a number of surprise gate-crashers.

Coach Appiah included Leicester City’s Jeffrey Schlupp at left-back, Parma’s Afriyie Acquah in central midfield and Helsingborg’s David Titi Accam as a left midfielder.

The list which was announced at a press conference held at the GFA Headquarters on Monday afternoon did not include Isaac Vorsah and Anthony Annan, whose names were touted as possible returnees to add experience to the team.

The Black Stars will leave for Miami on June 1 for Miami to round up their preparations and face South Korea at the Sun Life Stadium on June 9 and leave for Brazil the next day.

Team Ghana is expected to arrive and train in Maceio on June 11, five days before the opening group game with the U.S.A.

Here is the full 26-man list to be trimmed down to 23 after the Netherlands clash.

Goalkeepers: Adam Kwarasey, Fatau Dauda, Stephen Adams

Right-backs: Samuel Inkoom, Daniel Opare

Left-backs: Afful Harrison, Jeffrey Schlupp

Central midfielders: John Boye, Jonathan Mensah, Rashid Sumaila, Akaminko Jerry

Central midfielders: Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, Rabiu Mohammed, Kwadwo Asamoah, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, Afriyie Acquah

Right midfielders: Christian Atsu, Albert Adomah

Left midfielders: Andre Ayew, Mubarak Wakaso, David Accam

Strikers: Asamoah Gyan, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Majeed Abdul Waris, Jordan Ayew

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – 2-4 May, 2014: Jordan keeps Sochaux afloat; Rabiu scores first goal; Assifuah also on target

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Jordan Ayew came through for Sochaux, scoring the winner to delay any chance of relegation. In Russia, Rabiu Mohammed scored his first ever goal for his new side. Kwadwo Asamoah also won his second Serie A league title in a row, even though Juventus are yet to play.

Ghanaian players who were on the score sheet this weekend: Jordan Ayew, Kwesi Appiah, Rabiu Mohammed, Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom, and Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu.

England

In the Championship, Albert Adomah played the first 45 minutes of Middlesbrough’s last game of the season as they went away to beat Yeovil Town 4-1 on Saturday.

 

In the League Two, Kwesi Appiah (90 mins) scored AFC Wimbledon’s second goal but they lost 2-3 away to Accrington Stanley on Saturday.

Italy

In the Serie A, Sulley Muntari came on in the 72^nd minute as AC Milan beat Internazionale Milan 1-0 at home in the city derby on Sunday. Michael Essien was an unused sub.

Isaac Cofie came on in the 17^th minute as Genoa drew 0-0 at home with Bologna on Sunday.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu scored his side’s second as Udinese beat Alfred Duncan’s (77 mins) relegation-threatened Livorno 5-3 on Sunday.

Afriyie Acquah played the entire game as Parma hosted and beat Sampdoria 2-0 on Sunday.

 

In the Serie B, Amidu Salifu played the entire game as Modena went away to beat Siena 3-1 on Saturday.

 

 

Germany

In the Bundesliga, Kevin-Prince Boateng played the entire game as 10-man Schalke 04 went away to beat Freiburg 2-0 on Saturday.

Karim Bellarabi played 88 minutes as Eintracht Braunschweiger lost 0-1 at home to Augsburg on Saturday.

 

In the 2 Bundesliga, Abdul Baba Rahman came on in the 76^th minute as Greuther Fürth went away and thrashed bottom Energie Cottbus 6-0 on Sunday.

 

In the 3Liga, Phil Ofosu-Ayeh played the entire game as MSV Duisburg lost 1-4 away to Unterhaching on Saturday.

France

In the Ligue 1, Andre Ayew played the entire game as Olympique Marseille beat Olympique Lyonnais 4-2 at home on Sunday.

Jonathan Mensah came on in the 77^th minute as Evian TG lost 0-1 to Reims on Sunday.

Jordan Ayew (81 minutes) scored the winner as Sochaux hosted and beat Nice 2-0 on Sunday.

Abdul Majeed Waris played the entire game as Valenciennes lost 0-1 at home to Bordeaux on Sunday.

 

Spain

In the La Liga, Richmond Boakye Yiadom played 52 minutes as 9-man Elche went away to beat Málaga 1-0 on Saturday.

 

Netherlands

In the Eredivisie, Vitesse Player of the Year Christian Atsu played the entire game as his side lost 1-2 away at Utrecht on Saturday.

Kwame Quansah played the first 45 minutes as Heracles were beaten 1-4 away at Groningen on Saturday.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, in feisty a game that saw 4 red cards, Daniel Opare helped 10-man Standard Liège to a 4-1 home win against Zulte-Waregem on Friday.

Bennard Yao Kumordzi played the entire game as Genk lost 1-2 at home to Lokeren on Saturday. 71^st-minute yellow.

Nana Kwesi Asare played the entire game as Gent hosted and beat Lierse 4-0 on Saturday.

Abdul Yakinu Iddi came on in the 82^nd minute as Mechelen beat Cercle Brugge 2-0 at home on Saturday.

Frank Acheampong came on in the 82^nd minute as Anderlecht went away to beat Club Brugge on Sunday.

 

Denmark

In the Superliga, Francis Dickoh played the entire game as leaders Midtjylland beat Vestsjælland 3-1 at home on Sunday.

 

Finland

In the Veikkausliiga, Gideon Baah played the entire game as HJK Helsinki went away to beat VPS 2-0 on Sunday.

 

Norway

In the Eliteserien, Adam Kwarasey kept a clean sheet, Mohammed Abu played the entire game as Strømsgodset beat Bodø / Glimt 2-0 at home on Sunday.

Mahatma Otoo played the entire game as Sogndal lost 0-2 away to Lillestrøm on Sunday.

Ernest Asante played 89 minutes as Start drew 1-1 at home with Brann on Sunday.

 

Portugal

In the Primeira Liga, Barnes Osei came on in the 89^th minute as bottom Paços de Ferreira drew 0-0 away with Rio Ave on Sunday.

David Addy came on in the 72^nd minute as Vitória Guimarães drew 0-0 away with Académica on Sunday.

 

Republic of Ireland

In the Premier Division, Prince Agyemang played 71 minutes as Limerick drew 1-1 away with Shamrock Rovers on Friday.

 

Romania

In the Liga I, Seidu Yahaya played the entire game as Astra Giurgiu drew 0-0 away with Gaz Metan Mediaş on Friday.

 

Russia

In the Premier League, Rabiu Mohammed scored his first goal for Kuban’ Krasnodar, grabbing the winner in a 4-0 home win over Krylya Sovetov on Saturday.

 

South Africa

Mohammed Awal (90 mins) and Frank Sarfo-Gyamfi (60 mins) both missed out on the Cup Final as Maritzburg United lost 1-2 at home to Orlando Pirates on Saturday.

 

Sweden

In the Allsvenskan, Kwame Bonsu played 59 minutes as Mjällby beat King Osei Gyan’s (90 mins) Halmstad 2-1 at home on Saturday.

Mohammed Abubakari played the entire game as Åtvidaberg drew 1-1 at home with Yussif Chibsah’s (on in the 78^th minute) Djurgården on Sunday.

Samuel Mensah came on in the 60^th minute as Örebro lost 0-2 away at Kalmar on Sunday.

 

In the Superettan, Benjamin Fadi played the entire game as Värnamo drew 2-2 away with Hammarby on Sunday.

 

Switzerland

In the Super League, Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom (57 mins) scored the winner, Ishmael Yartey came on in the 78^th minute as FC Sion went away to beat Luzern 1-0 on Saturday.

Samuel Afum played the first 42 minutes as 9-man Young Boys were thrashed 0-5 away at Grasshopper on Sunday.

 

Tunisia

In the Ligue 1, Harrison Afful played in Esperance de Tunis’ 1-0 home win over Monastir, to win their 26^th League title on Sunday.

 

Turkey

In the 1Lig, Emmanuel Banahane played the first 45 minutes as Şanlıurfaspor lost 3-4 at home to Orduspor on Sunday.

 

United States of America

In the MLS, Gershon Koffie played the entire game as Vancouver Whitecaps beat SJ Earthquakes 3-2 at home on Sunday.

Patrick Nyarko played 62 minutes as Chicago Fire lost 2-3 at home to Real Salt Lake on Sunday.

Khalif Alhassan came on in the 69^th minute as Portland Timbers beat DC United 3-2 at home on Sunday.

Dominic Oduro came on in the 46^th minute as Columbus Crew lost 0-2 away at Sporting KC.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – 25-27 April, 2014: Otoo hits scoring form; Antwi, Accam, Gyan can’t stop scoring

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

Our Ghanaian exports continue to exert their influence on the teams in which they play. This weekend, Mahatma Otoo, David Accam, Asamoah Gyan and John Antwi have continued their scoring form for their teams. Isaac Sackey and Mohammed Abdul Basit got their names on the score sheet too.

Here’s your comprehensive round-up. Enjoy!

 

England

In the Championship, Albert Adomah played the entire game as Middlesbrough beat Barnsley 3-1 at home on Saturday.

 

In the League Two, Kwesi Appiah played the entire game as AFC Wimbledon lost 0-3 at home to Morecambe on Saturday.

Patrick Agyemang came on in the 69^th minute as Portsmouth drew 4-4 away at Bury FC on Saturday.

Italy

In the Serie A, Sulley Muntari (who returned from injury) was replaced by Michael Essien in the 58^th minute as AC Milan lost 0-2 away at Roma on Friday. Muntari picked up a yellow card in the 33^rd minute.

Alfred Duncan played the entire game as lowly Livorno lost 0-2 at home to Lazio on Sunday.

Afriyie Acquah played the entire game as Parma lost 0-1 away at Cagliari on Sunday.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu played the first 45 minutes as Udinese lost 0-2 away at Torino on Sunday. He was yellow-carded in the 29^th minute.

 

In the Serie B, Amidu Salifu came on in the 56^th minute as Modena drew 3-3 at home with Ternana on Friday.

Masahudu Alhassan played the entire game as Latina lost 1-3 at home to leaders Palermo on Saturday. Yellow-carded in the 66^th minute.

France

In the Ligue 1, Andre Ayew played the entire game as Marseille drew 1-1 away with Nantes on Friday.

Jonthan Mensah played the entire game as 9-man Evian TG lost 1-2 at home to Saint-Étienne on Saturday.

Abdul Majeed Waris returned from a short injury, played the entire game as Valenciennes lost 0-1 away at Guingamp on Saturday.

John Boye played the entire game as Rennes drew 1-1 at home with Lorient on Saturday.

Jordan Ayew played 89 minutes as Sochaux held PSG to a 1-1 home draw on Sunday.

Germany

In the Bundesliga, Karim Bellarabi came on in the 46^th minute as Eintracht Braunschweiger lost 0-2 away at Hertha BSC on Saturday.

Kevin-Prince Boateng played the entire game as Schalke 04 lost 0-1 at home to Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday.

 

In the 2Bundesliga, Charles Takyi was red-carded in the 43^rd minute as bottom Energie Cottbus lost 1-3 away at FSV Frankfurt on Saturday.

 

In the 3Liga, Phil Ofosu-Ayeh played the entire game as MSV Duisburg drew 1-1 away at Hallescher FC on Saturday. Yellow-carded in the 5^th minute.

Spain

In the La Liga, Richmond Boakye Yiadom (75 minutes) scored the opener as Elche drew 1-1 at home with Levante on Friday.

 

Netherlands

In the Eredivisie, Kwame Quansah played the entire game as Heracles drew 1-1 with leaders Ajax on Sunday. Matthew Amoah was an unused sub.

Christian Atsu (90 minutes) provided the assist for his side’s equaliser as Vitesse Arnhem drew 2-2 at home with Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday.

Shadrach Eghan came on in the 75^th minute as FC Twente went away and demolished NEC 5-2 on Sunday.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, Bennard Yao Kumordzi (90 minutes) returned from suspension and helped Genk to a 2-2 away draw with Zulte-Waregem on Friday.

Nana Kwesi Asare played the entire game as Gent drew 1-1 away with KV Oostende on Saturday.

Abraham Kudemor came on in the 90^th minute as Sporting Charleroi beat Mechelen 3-0 at home on Saturday.

Frank Acheampong came on in the 84^th minute as Anderlecht beat Daniel Opare’s (90 mins) Standard Liège 2-1 at home on Sunday.

Cyprus

1 Division, Carlos Ohene played the entire game as AEL Limassol beat Anorthosis 4-3 at home on Saturday.

 

Czech Republic

In the Czech Liga, Isaac Sackey came on in the 37^th minute and scored his side’s only goal as Slovan Liberec lost 1-4 away to leaders Sparta Praha on Saturday.

 

Egypt

In the Premier League, John Antwi scored his side’s first goal as Ismaily lost 2-3 at home to El Geish on Sunday.

 

Finland

In the Veikkausliiga, Gideon Baah played the entire game as HJK loat 0-1 at home to TPS on Saturday. He was yellow-carded in the 66^th minute.

 

Ireland

In the Premier Division,

 

Norway

In the Eliteserien, Adam Larsen Kwarasey conceded once, Mohammed Abu played the entire game as leaders Strømsgodset beat Odd 2-1 at home on Sunday.

Enock Kofi Adu played the entire game as Stabæk beat Bodø / Glimt 2-1 at home on Sunday.

Mahatma Otoo (88 minutes) scored his side’s first goal as Sogndal went away to beat Haugesund 3-0 on Sunday.

Ernest Asante played 64 minutes as Start lost 0-2 at home to Viking on Sunday.

 

Romania

In the Liga I, Seidu Yahaya played the entire game as Astra Giurgiu beat CFR Cluj 1-0 at home on Sunday.

 

Russia

In the Premier League, Patrick Twumasi played 75 minutes as Amkar Perm’ drew 2-2 away with Krylya Sovetov on Friday.

Mubarak Wakaso came on in the 75^th minute as Rubin Kazan’ lost 1-3 away to CSKA Moskva on Sunday.

 

Scotland

In the Premiership, Prince Buaben was subbed out in the 46^th minute as Partick Thistle drew 1-1 at home with leaders St. Mirren on Friday.

 

South Africa

In the PSL, Mohammed Abdul Basit came on in the 63^rd minute and scored his side’s 2^nd goal as Free State Stars lost 2-3 at home to Mpumalanga Black Aces on Saturday. Daniel Agyei was an unused sub.

 

Sweden

In the Allsvenskan, David Accam (88 minutes) scored his side’s first two goals as Helsingborg beat Mjällby 3-1 at home on Sunday.

Daniel Amartey played the first 32 minutes as Djurgården beat Brommapojkarna 3-2 at home on Sunday.

Nasiru Mohammed played the first 45 minutes as BK Hacken drew 2-2 at home with Ebenezer Ofori’s (84 minutes) AIK on Sunday.

 

 

In the Superettan, Benjamin Fadi played 75 minutes as Värnamo beat Öster 3-2 at home on Sunday.

 

Switzerland

Super League, Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom was replaced by Ishmael Yartey in the 82^nd minute as FC Sion beat Aarau 2-0 at home on Saturday.

Samuel Afum played 75 minutes as Young Boys went away to beat Lausanne Sport 1-0 on Sunday.

 

Turkey

In the Super Lig, Jerry Akaminko played the entire game as Eskişehirspor lost 0-1 at home to Kayseri Erciyesspor on Sunday.

 

In the 1Lig, Emmanuel Banahene played the entire game as Şanlıurfaspor drew 1-1 away with Mersin İdmanyurdu on Sunday.

Shaibu Yakubu played the first 45 minutes as 9-man 1461 Trabzon lost 1-2 away to leaders İstanbul BB on Sunday.

 

United Arab Emirates

In the Arabian Gulf League, Asamoah Gyan grabbed a late brace as Al Ain went away to beat Al Sharjah 3-1 on Sunday.

 

United States of America

In the MLS, Dominic Oduro came on in the 68^th minute as Columbus Crew drew 1-1 at home with New York Red Bulls on Sunday.

Gershon Koffie played the entire game as Vancouver Whitecaps drew 2-2 away with Real Salt Lake on Sunday.

Khalif Alhassan played 76 minutes as Portland Timbers drew 1-1 away with Houston Dynamo on Sunday.