Ghana's international players were in action across Europe this week, with minutes for several key squad members ahead of the national team's next fixture. The focus for these players now shifts to international duty, with Ghana's next match a home fixture against Somalia on Wednesday 11 November. The period from 20 to 27 October saw a mix of debuts, starts, and substitute appearances in leagues from Turkey to England.
Kojo Peprah Oppong earned his first taste of UEFA Champions League football, coming on in the 21st minute for Fenerbahçe in their 2-2 group stage draw with Slavia Praha last Tuesday. The 21-year-old defender also featured in the Süper Lig, entering the fray in the 56th minute of a 2-1 defeat to rivals Galatasaray on Monday.
Lyon's tough week
Ernest Nuamah had a difficult few days with Olympique Lyonnais. He was a 75th-minute substitute in a 3-0 Europa League loss to 1899 Hoffenheim on Thursday. The winger then started and played the full 90 minutes in Ligue 1 against Paris Saint-Germain on Monday, receiving a yellow card in a 2-0 defeat. His club's form has been a struggle, with just one win in their last five matches across all competitions.
In the English Premier League, Abdul Fatawu started for Ipswich Town and was substituted after 73 minutes of a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest. Brandon Thomas-Asante and Caleb Marfo Yirenkyi both started for Coventry City and were withdrawn together in the 67th minute of a 1-0 loss to Fulham.
Jordan Ayew came off the bench for Sheffield United in the Championship, playing the final 23 minutes of a 1-1 draw with Derby County. His team currently sits in the middle of the table, eight points adrift of the playoff positions. In Ireland, goalkeeper Joseph Anang played the full match for St Patrick's Athletic in a 0-0 draw with Galway United.
Defender Abdul Mumin made a late appearance for Girona in Spain's second tier, entering in the 59th minute of a commanding 5-1 victory over Celta de Vigo II. The focus for these players now shifts to international duty, with Ghana's next match a home fixture against Somalia on Wednesday 11 November.
