Frank Acheampong's four-goal haul in China headlined a big weekend for Ghanaians playing across Europe, Asia, Israel and the MLS.
Ghana's footballers abroad made themselves heard across three continents this weekend, and Frank Acheampong led the charge with four goals in Dalian Yingbo's 4-0 win over Qingdao West Coast in the Chinese Super League. It was a statement performance from the forward and the standout of a busy few days for the Black Stars' extended family.
In France, Augustine Boakye picked up where he left off before the international break, scoring again as St Etienne beat Rodez 2-0 in Ligue 1. Back in China, Prince Obeng Ampem found the net for Shanghai Port in a 4-2 win over Zhejiang Professional. In Saudi Arabia, Christopher Baah-Bonsu scored for Al Qadisah in a 5-0 rout of Al Kholood in the Roshn League.
Israel proved especially productive for Ghanaian talent. Amankwah Forson scored for H.Beer Sheva in a 2-0 win over Ironi Tiberias. Eugene Ansah came off the bench to score for Beitar Jerusalem in a 4-0 victory over Hapoel Ramat Gan. Emmanuel Boateng and Douglas Owusu both scored for Hapoel Tel Aviv in a 3-1 win over Kiryat Shmona.
In North America, Shak Mohammed got on the scoresheet for Nashville SC, who beat Austin FC 4-1 in MLS. Taken together, the weekend showed the depth of Ghanaian talent in leagues around the world, with strikers and midfielders delivering for their clubs week after week.
