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

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 400^th 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 400^th 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 59^th 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.