As most of the major European leagues concluded over the weekend, Ghanaian players were in the spotlight, helping their clubs clinch silverware.
While some notable Black Stars and other Ghanaian talents celebrated triumphs, there were also a few disappointments.
editors.3news.com highlights the players who succeeded and the significant roles they played in their teams’ achievements.
Baba Rahman – PAOK
Ghana defender Baba Rahman played a crucial role in PAOK’s triumph in the Greek Super League title on Sunday. The Greek giants secured a 2-1 victory over Aris to clinch the championship, with Rahman’s contributions being pivotal throughout the season.
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Rahman made eight goal contributions this season for PAOK, scoring five goals and providing three assists in 28 games.
His impressive form can be attributed to his decision to excuse himself from national duty, allowing him to focus fully on his recovery and performance.
Rahman missed Ghana’s disappointing exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, choosing instead to concentrate on regaining his top form. This decision clearly paid off, as evidenced by his significant contributions to PAOK’s success.
Elisha Owusu and Gideon Mensah – Auxerre
After suffering relegation from the top flight to French Ligue II last season, Auxerre have made a remarkable comeback by clinching the title and securing promotion to Ligue 1.
Ghanaian duo Gideon Mensah and Elisha Owusu played crucial roles in realising this dream.
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Elisha Owusu, who captained the team, made 33 appearances, scoring one goal and providing two assists during the campaign as Auxerre finished at the top of the table with 74 points.
His compatriot, Gideon Mensah, also contributed significantly, making 26 appearances and providing two assists this season. Their efforts were instrumental in Auxerre’s successful bid for promotion back to Ligue 1.
Osman Bukari – Red Star Belgrade
The Black Stars winger secured his second league title in a row since joining Red Star Belgrade two seasons ago.
The 25-year-old scored seven goals in 27 appearances, helping the Serbian giants clinch the title.
https://twitter.com/amMustaphaHadji/status/1786698551487058380
Bernard Tekpetey- Ludogorets
Bernard Tekpetey scored 10 goals in 30 appearances to help Ludogorets clinch the Bulgarian league title this season.
This marks the second league title won by the Ghana international at the club.
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The 26-year-old has been instrumental since joining the Bulgarian side three seasons ago.
It remains to be seen if his performance will please coach Otto Addo ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Inaki Williams – Athletic Bilbao
In a historic triumph, Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams played a crucial role in Athletic Bilbao’s victory, ending their 40-year trophy drought by clinching the Copa del Rey title in a thrilling penalty shootout against Mallorca.
Inaki achieved a remarkable personal milestone by scoring his 100th goal for the Spanish side during the memorable final.
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Abdul Fatawu Issahaku – Leicester City
Fatawu Issahaku had a standout season with Leicester City while on loan from Sporting CP.
The young winger scored six goals and provided 13 assists in 40 appearances, contributing significantly to Leicester City’s English Championship triumph and securing promotion to the Premier League for next season.
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As his loan spell draws to a close this summer, there have been discussions indicating Leicester City’s interest in securing a permanent deal for the Ghanaian talent. Issahaku’s impressive performances have caught the eye of manager Enzo Maresca, further boosting the likelihood of a potential permanent move.
David Abagna, Razak Abalora and Seidu Basit – Petrocub
Ghanaian midfielder David Abagna, goalkeeper Razak Abalora, and forward Seidu Basit achieved a historic milestone by clinching the Moldovan Super Liga title with CS Petrocub.
The trio played pivotal roles as their club secured the championship with a 1-1 draw against Milsami on Saturday, leaving just one game remaining in the season.
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This accomplishment is particularly remarkable as it ends the long-standing dominance of Sheriff Tiraspol, who had won the title eight consecutive times and 20 times in the last 22 editions.
These players enjoyed the moments in the season and will be hoping it puts them in the spotlight for international representation while hoping for a better performance the following season
