Performance of Ghanaian players abroad: Dwamena marks debut, Ampomah excels

Ghanasoccernt's European football expert, Reuben Obodai brings you first instalment update of how Ghanaian players performed in abroad between Friday and Saturday.

It was low-key performances from most of the Ghanaian players who played on Friday and Saturday.

Raphael Dwamena left his mark on his debut for UD Levante with a superb assist in their win over Real Betis.

Samuel Owusu came to the fore when needed most by Cukaricki as he provided a fantastic assist in their win.

Lastly, Nana Opoku Ampomah emerged as the star man for Waasland-Beveren as he scored and provided a late assist in their draw with Sint Truiden.

Reuben Obodai will bring you comprehensive wrap up on Sunday.

ENGLAND

Christian Atsu was left out of Newcastle United squad that drew goalless with Cardiff City at the Millennium Stadium.

Daniel Amartey was introduced in the 60th minute for Leicester City in their 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Phil Ofosu-Ayeh was again missing in the matchday squad of the losers.

Dennis Odoi missed Fulham FC 3-1 loss at Tottenham through suspension.

In the Championship, Caleb Ekuban who has been linked with a move away from Leeds United was once again missing in the matchday squad for the side as they defeated Rotherham United 2-0.

Albert Adomah lasted 78 minutes for Aston Villa in their 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town.

In League One, Tarique Fosu missed Charlton Athletic 1-1 stalemate against Accrington Stanley through injury.

Kwesi Appiah played 80 minutes for AFC Wimbledon as they held Barnsley to a goalless draw.

Bernard Mensah was left out of Bristol Rovers squad that won 2-1 at Wycombe.

In League Two, Hiram Boateng played 74 minutes for Exeter City in their 1-1 stalemate at home against Newport County.

Kobby Arthur lasted 90 minutes for Macclesfied in their 3-1 loss at Oldham United.

Elsewhere in the lower divisions, Nortei Nortey played full throttle for Dover Athletic in their 4-0 loss at Fylde.

Harold Odametey enjoyed the entire duration of the game for Maidenhead in their 2-1 loss at Hartlepool. Nana Owusu played 49 minutes for the losers.

Nana Ofori Twumasi was a stalwart for Maidstone in their 1-0 over Barrow.

Kwame Thomas missed Solihull 2-2 draw with Sutton through injury.

FRANCE

Enock Kwateng played the entire duration for Nantes in their 2-0 defeat at Dijon. Majeed Waris made a 58th minute introduction for the losers.

Grejohn Kyei who has been linked with a move to RC Lens was an unused substitute for Stade de Reims as they pip Lyon by 1-0 at home.

In the Ligue 2, Ebenezer Assifuah lasted 64 minutes for Le Havre in their goalless draw with Clermont.

Lawrence Ati-Zigi warmed the bench as usual for Sochaux as they beat Stade Brestois 2-0 at home.

Emmanuel Ntim was left out of Valenciennes squad that lost 3-1 at FC Lorient.

SPAIN

Raphael Dwamena registered an assist on his competitive debut for UD Levante in their 3-0 win at Real Betis in the La Liga opener. Emmanuel Boateng missed the game for the victors due to lack of fitness.

Mubarak Wakaso played full throttle for Deportivo Alaves in their 3-0 loss against Barcelona FC at the Camp Nou. Patrick Twumasi warmed the bench for the losers.

GERMANY

Baba Rahman played 90 minutes for Schalke in their 2-0 win over Schweinfurt in the first round of the DFB Pokal.

Christopher Avevor scored for St Pauli in their 3-2 loss against SV Wehen in the first round of the DFB Pokal. Daniel Kofi-Kyere cameoed for the victors.

Kasim Nuhu was left out of TSG Hoffenheim squad that walloped Kaisaslautern 6-1 in the first round of the DFB Pokal.

Gideon Jung missed SV Hamburg 5-3 win over Eerndtebruck in the first round of the DFB Pokal.

Anton-Leander Donkor warmed the bench for Hansa Rostock in their 2-0 win over VfL Stuttgart in the first round of the DFB Pokal.

Richmond Tachie scored for Wolfsburg II in their 4-1 win over Norderstedt.

AUSTRIA

Kennedy Boateng played 90 minutes for SV Reid as they battered FC Liefering 3-0 at home. Gideon Mensah missed the game for the losers through injury.

ALBANIA

Vincent Atinga and Winful Cobbina played the entire duration for FK Tirana as they were pipped 1-0 by Kamza.

BELGIUM

Francis Amuzu played an instrumental role for Anderlecht in their 2-0 win over Mouscron. The youngster was replaced by Dennis Appiah in the 83rd minute. Dauda Mohammed and Emmanuel Adjei Sowah were not included in the victors matchday squad.

Nana Opoku Ampomah scored and provided assists for Waaaland-Beveren in their 2-2 stalemate against Sint Truiden. Elton Acolatse cameoed for Truiden while Samuel Asamoah was left out of their matchday squad.

BULGARIA

Derrick Mensah watched his new Dunav Ruse teammates from the stands as they were defeated 2-0 by Slavia Sofia.

CROATIA

Obeng Regan once again missed Istra 1961 matchday squad as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Lokomotiva Zagreb.

CHINA

Frank Acheampong was taken off in the 90th minute for Tianjin Teda in their 1-1 draw with Jiangsu Suning. Richmond Boakye Yiadom warmed the bench for Suning.

FINLAND

Samba Silla warmed the bench for Jaro FF in their goalless draw with HAKA.

HUNGARY

Abraham Frimpong missed Ferencvarosi 1-1 draw with Paks through injury.

MEXICO

Clifford Aboagye cameoed for Atlas FC in their 1-0 loss at home to Monacars.

NETHERLANDS

Jonathan Opoku cameoed for VVV Venlo in their 1-0 home loss against Ajax.

Rodney Antwi played full throttle for Volendam in their 2-1 home loss against Den Bosch.

PORTUGAL

Emmanuel Hackman lasted 82 minutes for Portimonense in their 2-0 defeat at Chaves.

In the Segunda B, Henry Medarious played full throttle for Guimeraes B in their 2-0 defeat at Mafra.

RUSSIA

Rabiu Mohammed captained Anzhi Makhackala as they were mulled 3-0 at home against Orenburg.

Kadiri Mohammed cameoed for Arsenal Tula in their 3-0 loss at CSKA Moscow.

SOUTH AFRICA

Richard Ofori was excellent for Maritzburg United in their goalless draw with Kaizer Chiefs.

Nana Bempah-Akosah cameoed for Cape Town City FC in their goalless draw with Golden Arrows.

SERBIA

Samuel Owusu provided an assist for Cukaricki in their 1-0 win over Proleter.

SWEDEN

Thomas Boakye enjoyed full throttle for Halmstad as they lost 1-0 to Falkenbergs. Enock Kwakwa was an unused substitute for Falkengbergs.

SLOVAKIA

Patrick Asmah played 90 minutes for FK Senica in their 1-1 draw at Michalovce. Striker Sadam Sulley was introduced in the 55th minute for Michalovce.

Reagy Ofosu missed Spartak Trnava goalless draw at Nitra through injury.

Benson Anang was in magnificent form for MSK Zilina in their 2-1 win over Sered.

TURKEY

Bernard Mensah enjoyed the entire duration of the match for Kayserispor as they played goalless draw against Bursaspor. Asamoah Gyan warmed the bench for Kayserispor.