Kudus, Jordan, Issahaku: The Ghanaian stars whose clubs are fighting relegation

As the 2025/26 European football season edges closer to its conclusion, several clubs with top Ghanaian players are battling for survival in their respective leagues.

Although these clubs are traditionally considered strong and expected to compete for laurels or promotion, the season has proven to be a huge challenge, with many struggling to make an impact.

Some Ghanaian players have been outstanding individually, but the collective effort has not been enough to save their clubs. Others are sidelined with injuries and unable to contribute.

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Fatawu Issahaku and Jordan Ayew (Leicester City)

Leicester City, former Premier League champions, were expected to secure promotion back to the elite division. Instead, they are hovering around the relegation zone due to poor performances in the Championship.

Key Black Stars players Jordan Ayew and Fatawu Issahaku have featured regularly but have lacked the consistency needed to make a significant impact.

Issahaku has been one of the team’s standout performers, making 41 appearances, scoring nine goals, and providing seven assists.

Jordan Ayew, who has not always played full matches, has still managed 39 appearances, six goals, and three assists despite limited minutes.

After 42 matches, Leicester City have collected 41 points and sit in 23rd place on the league table, second from bottom. If their poor form continues, they risk relegation to League One, making Premier League promotion even more difficult.

Kudus Mohammed (Tottenham Hotspur)

Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur are also in danger, sitting in the relegation zone as the season nears its end.

After 32 matches, Spurs are in 18th place with 30 points, with six games remaining.

Under Thomas Frank, Kudus started brightly, contributing both offensively and defensively. In 19 matches, the former Ajax star scored two goals and provided five assists.

His progress was halted after sustaining a thigh injury in January 2026, sidelining him for months.

Amid Spurs’ struggles, the club has changed coaches three times this season—moving from Thomas Frank to Igor Tudor, and now Roberto De Zerbi.

Their fate remains uncertain, especially with Kudus suffering a fresh setback that has prolonged his absence.

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