At the Emirates Stadium, Ghana’s senior national team midfielder Thomas Partey scored his fourth league goal of the season in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brentford.
Although fielded out of his preferred midfield role, Partey showed great composure and attacking instinct.
His goal adds to a growing tally of six goal contributions this season (4 goals, 2 assists)—his best return since joining Arsenal in 2020.
For context, the former Atlético Madrid star had never scored more than three league goals in a Premier League season before 2024/25.
This comes days after a dominant performance against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals, indicating that the 30-year-old is peaking at a crucial stage of the season.
Caleb Yirenkyi Makes His Mark In Denmark
In the Danish Superliga, Caleb Yirenkyi continued to demonstrate why he is regarded as one of Ghana’s rising stars.
The 19-year-old netted a superb goal in FC Nordsjaelland’s 5-2 demolition of Randers FC. His 60th-minute strike was his second in 11 league games this season.
Yirenkyi’s sharp positioning and quick footwork have added a new dimension to his club’s attack, and his form has prompted conversations about a potential call-up to Ghana’s U23 setup.
Emmanuel Boateng Finds Form In Turkey
In Turkey, former Ghana international Emmanuel Boateng scored his third goal of the season for Gaziantep FK in their 2-1 win over Hatayspor.
Boateng’s equalizer just before halftime shifted the momentum in his team’s favor, helping them secure all three points.
Now with three goals in 10 appearances, Boateng seems to be regaining his confidence and influence after a slow start to the campaign.
Toku Delivers Winner for AEL Limassol
Over in Cyprus, Emmanuel Toku was the match-winner for AEL Limassol, sealing a 3-1 win over Nea Salamis.
His late strike dashed any comeback hopes from the opposition and pushed Limassol to 8th on the table with 36 points.
It was Toku’s second goal of the season and a crucial one for a side seeking to improve their league standing.
Clinton Doudou Scores in Losing Effort
Another notable mention is Clinton Doudou, who scored for Apollon Limassol in their 2-1 loss to city rivals Aris Limassol.
The defender, who previously played for Ghana Premier League side Bechem United, opened the scoring early in the game.
With three goals and 16 appearances in his debut European season, Doudou is proving to be a well-rounded asset, excelling both defensively and offensively.
These performances highlight the increasing influence of Ghanaian footballers abroad, with many making cases for future national team call-ups.
From England to Denmark, Cyprus to Turkey, Ghana’s football talents continue to rise and shine.
-BY Issah Olegor
