Frank Acheampong scores and assists on Dalian Yingbo debut

Ghanaian winger Frank Acheampong made an explosive start to his tenure with Dalian Yingbo, recording both a goal and an assist in his debut on March 7, 2026.

Despite the 32-year-old’s clinical individual performance, Dalian Yingbo suffered a high-scoring 5-3 defeat against Shanghai Shenhua at the Shanghai Stadium in the opening fixture of the 2026 Chinese Super League season.

Acheampong, who recently joined the club on a free transfer after a prolific 14-goal season with Henan FC, wasted no time asserting his influence by contributing to two of his side’s three goals.

The match was a defensive struggle for the newly bolstered Dalian squad, who found themselves overwhelmed by a potent Shanghai Shenhua attack, leaving the visitors with zero points and a negative goal difference following the first matchday.

The match provided a significant test for Dalian Yingbo, who brought in the experienced 2015 Africa Cup of Nations finalist to provide leadership and offensive firepower.

While the defeat highlights early defensive concerns for the team, Acheampong’s seamless integration into the starting lineup remains a bright spot for the club’s technical staff.

Having previously starred for Tianjin Teda and Shenzhen FC, the Ghanaian international's performance reaffirms his status as one of the league's most dependable attacking threats.

Dalian Yingbo will look to capitalize on Acheampong’s form as they prepare for their next league encounter against Wuhan Three Towns on March 13, 2026, where they hope to secure their first points of the new campaign.