Ghana winger, Frank Acheampong was sent off in Henan FC’s 1:1 draw with Nantong Zhiyun FC in the Chinese Super League on Sunday.
HNK Sibenik of Croatia defender Morrison Agyemang has opened his goals account for the season, having notched his side's second goal in their 2-1 away win over NK Osijek in the Croatian top-flight league on Sunday evening.
FC Kaiserslautern made an emphatic statement in their opening game of the 2. Bundesliga season, beating SSV Ulm 1846 2-1 away from home in the German 2. Bundesliga opener on Sunday afternoon.
In a thrilling season opener of the German Bundesliga 2, Aaron Opoku Tawiah, the German-born Ghanaian forward, showcased his exceptional talent, leading Kaiserslautern to a vital away victory against SSV Ulm 1846.
The match unfolded at the Donaustadion, where Opoku played a pivotal role, starting the game and contributing significantly until the 87th minute. The first half was a tense affair, with neither team managing to break the deadlock, resulting in a goalless scoreline at halftime.
As the second half commenced, the home team quickly made their mark, with Felix Higl striking early, just three minutes in, to give Ulm a 1-0 lead.
Despite the setback, Kaiserslautern regrouped and displayed resilience. In the 77th minute, Boris Tomiak stepped up to the plate, converting a penalty to level the score at 1-1.
This resurgence set the stage for a dramatic finish. The climax of the match arrived in the 83rd minute when Opoku emerged as the hero, finding the back of the net to secure a 2-1 lead for Kaiserslautern.
His well-timed goal not only highlighted his attacking prowess but also underscored his importance to the team. Shortly after, he was substituted for Tobias Raschl, leaving the pitch to applause for his commendable performance.
With this impressive display, Opoku Tawiah aims to carry his momentum into the rest of the 2024/25 season, as Kaiserslautern sets its sights on qualifying for the Bundesliga.
Germany-born Ghanaian defender Gideon Jung delivered a standout performance for Greuther Fürth on Sunday, marking a strong start to the season.
The 29-year-old played the full match as Greuther Fürth secured a 3-1 victory over Preußen Münster in their German Bundesliga 2 opener. Jung contributed to the win with a goal, helping his team begin the campaign on a high note.
Julian Green opened the scoring for Greuther Fürth in the 25th minute, but Malik Batmaz equalized for Preußen Münster just four minutes before halftime. The teams went into the break level at 1-1.
In the second half, Greuther Fürth took control, with Dennis Srbeny restoring their lead five minutes after the restart. Jung then sealed the win with a goal in the 55th minute.
Jung will aim to maintain his impressive form throughout the 2024/25 season as Greuther Fürth seeks promotion to the Bundesliga.
Georgian powerhouse Dinamo Tbilisi have completed the signing of Ghana international Benson Anang on a one-year contract.
