Ghanaian players abroad: Mohammed Kudus, Joseph Paintsil bag braces as Inaki Williams makes 400th Athletic Club appearance

Published on: 18 December 2023

Ghanaian players abroad put up impressive performances over the weekend as the Africa Cup of Nations edge closer.

Mohammed Kudus scored a brace for West ham as they won 3-0 against Wolves while Joseph Paintsil also scored a double for Genk as they thumped Kortrijk 4-0.

Meanwhile, Inaki Williams made his 400th appearance for Athletic Club as they beat Atletico Madrid.

Here’s footballghana.com’s wrap from the top 6 leagues in Europe.

Premier League round 17

Jeffrey Schlupp provided an assist that inspired Crystal Palace to a 2-2 draw against Man City. Jordan Ayew missed the game because of suspension.

Eddie Nketiah came off the bench to provide an assist that sealed Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Brighton.

Mohammed Kudus scored twice for West Ham United in a 3-0 win over Wolves to make it 5 league goals in 8 starts, and 9 overall for the Hammers in 15 starts.

Kobbie Mainoo started for Man United and was subbed off after 80 minutes in a goalless draw against Liverpool.

LaLiga round 13

Abdul Mumin lasted the entire game for Rayo Vallecano as they lost via a late goal to lose 1-0 at Osasuna.

Inaki Williams made his 400th appearance for Athletic Club as they won 2-0 against Atletico Madrid, with his brother Nico scoring the second goal.

Baba Idrissu was a second half substitute for Almeria as they drew 1-1 against his parent club Mallorca.

Serie A round 16

Caleb Ekuban came off the bench and assisted the equalizer for Genoa in a 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Ibrahim Sulemana was on the bench for Cagliari as they lost 2-1 against Napoli.

Emmanuel Gyasi was a late substitute for Empoli as they lost 1-0 against Torino.

 Bundesliga round 15

Christopher Antwi-Adjei provided an assist as Bochum whipped Union Berlin 3-0. That was his second goal contribution this season in 13 league games.

Patric Pfeiffer was introduced into the game late for Augsburg as they drew 1-1 against Dortmund.

Jamie Leweling was introduced into the games in the 59th minute for Stuttgart as they lost 3-0 at Bayern Munich.

Ligue 1 round 16

Ernest Nuamah was on the pitch for 83 minutes as Lyon scored late to win 1-0 against Mohammed Salisu’s Monaco.

Andre Ayew came off the bench late for Le Havre as they won 3-1 against Nice.

Alidu Seidu was decent and played the entire game for Clermont Foot as they lost 2-1 at Marseille.

Belgium Pro League round 18

Joseph Paintsil scored twice for Genk as they hammered Kortrijk 4-0. Paintsil now has six goals and four assists in 18 league goals.

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