With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, Ghanaian players across Europe and beyond continue to put in strong performances as they push for places in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
GOALKEEPERS
Benjamin Asare was once again reliable between the posts for Hearts of Oak, playing full-time in their narrow 0-1 away victory over Nations FC in round 31 of the Ghana Premier League.
In Switzerland, Lawrence Ati-Zigi kept the post for FC St. Gallen despite their 3-0 defeat to FC Sion in the Championship round.
In the Ireland Premier League, Joseph Anang was in post for St Patrick’s Athletic FC in their 2-2 draw with Galway United FC away from home.
DEFENDERS
Alidu Seidu played 71 minutes for Stade Rennais in their 4-2 loss to Olympique Lyonnais in round 32 of the French Ligue 1.
Caleb Yirenkyi delivered a solid full-time performance for FC Nordsjælland in their 1-1 draw with Brøndby IF, continuing his steady development at club level.
In the Netherlands, Denis Odoi featured for the entire duration for NAC Breda in their 2-0 defeat to FC Utrecht, offering experience at the back.
Gideon Mensah played 78 minutes in AJ Auxerre’s 3-1 win over Angers while Marvin Senaya remained an unused substitute.
In Germany, Derrick Köhn stayed on the bench for Union Berlin in their 2-2 draw with FC Köln, as he continues to fight for a starting place.
Baba Rahman was impressive across 90 minutes for PAOK FC in their 3-1 victory over Olympiacos FC.
Ebenezer Annan came off the bench for Saint-Étienne in their 2-1 defeat to Rodez in the Ligue 2.
Dependable defender Alexander Djiku completed full-time action for Spartak Moscow in their narrow loss to Krylya
Stalwart center-back Jerome Opoku played full time for İstanbul Başakşehir in their 3-1 away loss to Fenerbahçe.
Kojo Peprah Oppong delivered a solid full-time display for OGC Nice in their 1-1 draw with RC Lens.
Elsewhere, Derrick Luckassen endured a mixed outing, scoring an own goal for Pafos FC in their 2-1 defeat to Apollon Limassol.
Nathaniel Adjei played full-time for FC Lorient in their entertaining 2-2 draw with European giants Paris Saint-Germain.
Stephan Ambrosius missed out for Darmstadt due to suspension in their 2-1 defeat to Karlsruher SC.
Back home, Razak Simpson put in a full shift for Nations FC despite their 1-0 defeat to Hearts of Oak.
MIDFIELDERS
In Spain, Kwasi Sibo came on in the second half for Real Oviedo in their 3-0 loss to Real Betis.
Thomas Partey made a late cameo appearance for Villarreal in their 5-1 emphatic win over UD Levante.
Elisha Owusu led by example as captain of AJ Auxerre, playing full-time in their 3-1 victory over Angers.
Salis Abdul Samed made a second-half appearance for OGC Nice in their 1-1 draw against RC Lens
Ibrahim Sulemana was a second half substitute for Cagliari Calcio in their pulsating draw against Bologna in round 35 of the Serie A.
In Belgium, Majeed Ashimeru played 45 minutes for Raal La Louviere in their 2-1 defeat FCV Dender.
Lawrence Agyekum missed out for Cercle Brugge his side in their 2-3 defeat to Zulte Waregem.
In the Netherlands, Andre Ayew and Kamal Sowah both featured for NAC Breda who lost 2-0 away at FC Utrecht
On the local front, Salim Adams was outstanding for Medeama SC, scoring twice to reach 12 league goals, while Hubert Gyau played full-time for Dreams FC in their win over Asante Kotoko
WINGERS
Christopher Bonsu Baah registered his 11th assist of the season to help Al-Qadsiah FC in their 3-1 victory over Al Nassr.
In the MLS, Joseph Paintsil found the net for LA Galaxy in their 1-1 draw with Vancouver Whitecaps.
Ibrahim Osman impressed for Birmingham City in their pulsating 1-1 draw against Portsmouth
Osman Bukari made a brief appearance in Poland for Widzew Lodz in their 1-0 defeat to Lergia Warsaw
Ernest Nuamah marked his return from a long-term injury with a late cameo for Lyon in their 4-2 win to Stade Rennes.
ATTACKERS
Jordan Ayew made a second-half appearance for Leicester City in their precious 0-1 away over Blackburn Rovers.
Prince Adu Kwabena featured in for Viktoria Plzen in their 3-1 win over Hradec Kralove in the Czech playoffs.
Felix Afena-Gyan played a crucial role in helping Amed SK secure promotion after a strong performance.
Iñaki Williams featured for Athletic Bilbao, while Jerry Afriyie and Mohammed Gadafi Fuseini both made appearances in Belgium.
Back in the Ghana Premier League, Augustine Okrah stole the headlines with a brace for Bechem United FC, taking his tally to 13 goals and moving top of the scoring chart.
