Ghanaian players made their mark across several leagues over the weekend, with Jordan Ayew, Prince Kwabena Adu, David Abagna, Daniel Agyei and Michael Baidoo among the goalscorers.
Ernest Poku, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Frank Junior Adjei, Rahim Ibrahim, Sion Oppong and Mohammed Fuseini also provided assists, while Prince Osei Owusu earned another individual honour in Major League Soccer.
Prince Kwabena Adu rescues point for Viktoria Plzen
Prince Kwabena Adu scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn FC Viktoria Plzen a 1-1 draw against Sparta Prague in the Czech First League on Sunday.
Sparta took the lead through Jonatan Braut Brunes in the 17th minute, but Adu levelled the score deep into first-half stoppage time, converting a pass from compatriot Sampson Dweh. The 23-year-old has now scored five goals in 14 appearances for Viktoria Plzen this season.
Jordan Ayew scores first Sheffield United goal
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew scored his first goal for Sheffield United in their 2-1 defeat to Charlton Athletic in the English Championship on Saturday.
The 35-year-old headed home in the 25th minute to cancel out Millenic Alli’s opener, but Matt Godden struck late to give Charlton all three points. Ayew played 71 minutes in the match, ending his wait for a first goal since joining Sheffield United in September.
Rahim Ibrahim records first league assist
Ghanaian midfielder Rahim Ibrahim registered his first league assist of the season as Slovan Bratislava drew 2-2 with Trenčín in Slovakia.
The 23-year-old also created three chances and recorded 35 touches while operating in midfield. He has now contributed six goals and one assist in 20 appearances across all competitions this season.
David Abagna scores in Kazakhstan Cup triumph
David Abagna scored as FC Ordabasy beat Kaysar 4-1 to win the Kazakhstan Cup on Saturday. The Ghanaian midfielder scored Ordabasy’s third goal in the 60th minute, finishing off a pass from Bjørn Johnsen. He had earlier assisted the Norwegian’s goal in the 41st minute.
Abagna contributed to two goals as Ordabasy secured the cup title with a convincing victory.
Michael Baidoo scores on injury return
Michael Baidoo marked his return from injury with a goal in Plymouth Argyle’s 4-0 victory over Alvechurch in the FA Cup first round.
The Ghanaian midfielder, who had been sidelined since August and missed 18 matches, came off the bench in the 61st minute and scored 17 minutes later. He converted an assist from Jared Rendle to put Plymouth 3-0 ahead as they booked their place in the next round.
Daniel Agyei scores in Kocaelispor win
Daniel Agyei continued his scoring form with an early goal in Kocaelispor’s 2-0 away win over Eyupspor in the Turkish Super Lig.
The forward opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Berkan Kutlu doubled the lead in the 28th minute. Agyei has now scored three goals in 12 appearances across all competitions this season.
Ernest Poku assists in Besiktas defeat
Ghanaian-born forward Ernest Poku provided an assist as Besiktas lost 3-2 to Celtic in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.
Poku set up Orkun Kökçü for Besiktas’ equaliser in the 85th minute, but Camilo Duran scored two minutes later to give Celtic the win. Poku played the full 90 minutes and has recorded one goal and one assist in six appearances across all competitions this season.
Rak-Sakyi assists in Kasimpasa victory
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi provided an assist as Kasimpasa beat Gaziantep FK 2-0 away from home in the Turkish Super Lig.
The Ghanaian midfielder set up Haris Hajradinovic for the opening goal in the third minute before Adrian Benedyczak converted a penalty in the 21st minute. Rak-Sakyi now has two assists and one goal in seven appearances this season.
Frank Junior Adjei assists in Hammarby win
Frank Junior Adjei registered an assist as Hammarby IF defeated Elfsborg 4-1 in the Swedish Allsvenskan. The midfielder set up Paulos Abraham for the opening goal in the 39th minute as Hammarby went on to secure a comfortable victory.
Adjei has now recorded two assists in 25 appearances this season, alongside three league goals.
Sion Oppong assists in Toulouse victory
Ghanaian midfielder Sion Oppong provided an assist as Toulouse FC beat Strasbourg 3-1 in Ligue 1.
Oppong set up Santiago Hidalgo for the opening goal in the 45th minute before Mark McKenzie and Thomas Jørgensen added two more goals for Toulouse. He was substituted in the 72nd minute and has now recorded one goal and one assist in seven appearances this season.
Mohammed Fuseini contributes to Derby comeback
Mohammed Fuseini registered an assist as Derby County came from behind to beat Bolton Wanderers 3-1 in the English Championship.
Derby levelled the score just 43 seconds into the second half, with Fuseini involved in the move that led to Ryan Nyambe’s equaliser. Jack Robinson and Rhian Brewster scored the other goals to complete the comeback.
Fuseini has now recorded two assists and one goal in 10 appearances this season.
Yakubu Nassam Ibrahim scores for Hong Kong Rangers
Yakubu Nassam Ibrahim scored as Hong Kong Rangers drew 1-1 with Shatin in the Hong Kong Premier League.
After David Silva put Shatin ahead from the penalty spot in the 56th minute, Ibrahim equalised for Rangers 10 minutes later. The goal takes his tally to two in eight appearances this season.
Michael Adu-Poku scores in Newport County win
Michael Adu-Poku found the net as Newport County beat Walsall 3-1 in the FA Cup first round. Walsall took an early lead through Andrew Dallas, but Adu-Poku put Newport ahead with his goal in the 23rd minute.
Kion Etete added a third in the 60th minute to complete the comeback and send Newport into the next round.
Prince Osei Owusu wins second consecutive CF Montreal MVP award
Prince Osei Owusu has been named CF Montreal’s Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season.
The Ghanaian forward received the Giuseppe-Saputo Trophy after scoring 18 goals across all competitions in 2026. Owusu has now scored 35 goals over the last two seasons, following his 17-goal campaign in 2025.
He becomes only the second player in CF Montreal’s MLS era to win the club’s MVP award in consecutive seasons, joining former star Ignacio Piatti.
