Ghanaian midfielder Salis Abdul Samed expressed his joy as RC Lens secured their first victory of the season.
Ghanaian striker Ropapa Mensah played a pivotal role in Chattanooga Red Wolves SC's exhilarating 5-3 victory against Lexington SC in a USL (United Soccer League) showdown.
The game kicked off with a flurry of goals, as Marios Lomis of Chattanooga breached Lexington's defense in the 13th minute, putting the Red Wolves in front 1-0. Shortly thereafter, Jonny Filipe extended Chattanooga's lead to 2-0 with a powerful strike from beyond the penalty area.
Lexington SC managed to claw one back just before halftime, as Nico Brown successfully converted a penalty kick, narrowing the score to 2-1. However, Chattanooga wasted no time responding, with Ryley Kraft setting up Ghanaian striker Ropapa Mensah, who coolly slotted the ball into the net to make it 3-1.
The scoring spree continued as Omar Gomez and Mayele Malango added two more goals for Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, increasing the lead to 5-1. Despite facing a substantial deficit, Lexington SC remained determined, with Alassane Diouf finding the back of the net twice to bring the score to 5-3.
Mensah, who has been in superb form throughout the season, contributed another goal in this thrilling encounter, bringing his total to 10 goals in 25 games. His consistent scoring has solidified his position as a key player for Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
Caen fullback Emmanuel Ntim knee sprain injury will keep him out for two weeks, the club has said.
A late Jonathan Perea Hinestroza goal earned Sirens FC a 1-1 draw at home to Mosta in the Maltese Premier League, quashing the Pride of the North side's hopes of improving on their disappointing start to the Maltese Premier League season.
Five former players of Medeama SC started the match as Bismark Asare came off the Sirens bench in the 63rd minute to play his part in the crunch encounter at the St. Paul's Bay Stadium on Friday.
Former Medeama captain Kwasi Donsu, defender Daniel Opoku, midfielder Prosper Boakye, forward Charles Agyemang and winger Akadom Mohammed Hafiz all started for Sirens.
Maltese midfielder Clayton Failla had put Mosta ahead in the 51st minute, taking a low footed penalty into the net.
The goal was cancelled as the home team raised their game to score a last gasp sublime acrobatic goal in the 90+4' to send hope to their fortunes even though they are yet to win any of their opening two league matches.
By: Pascal Amoah
Another exciting weekend just past and of course it was fully festooned and packed with football and as usual, your most trusted sports hub Kickgh.com's Iddriss Abdul Rahim keeps you updated on how Ghanaian nationals plying their trades abroad fared with their respective clubs.
Ghana international Joseph Paintsil has showered praise on his teammates after a hard-fought draw with St. Truiden in the Belgian Jupilier League on Sunday.
