World Cup 2020Q: How invited Black Stars players performed over the weekend 

Primenewsghana brings you performances of the selected Black Stars players to feature in the World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa.

30 players have been invited by Black Stars coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor for the games and we bring to you a comprehensive report on how they fared with their clubs over the weekend.

Black Stas begin her FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa in September.

The Black Stars are scheduled to host Group G opponents Ethiopia on Friday, September 3 in Cape Coast, before playing South Africa on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Johannesburg respectively.

GOALKEEPERS:

Richard Ofori – Orlando Pirates FC – South Africa

Richard Ofori was in post for Orlando Pirates as they lost to Moroka Swallows by 2-1 in the MTN8. Ofori manned the post for 90 minutes. However, he committed a blunder in this defeat.

Lawrence Ati Zigi – St. Galen FC – Switzerland

Ati-Zigi was an unused substitute in St. Gallen's 5-0 victory over Fc Muningsen in the Swiss Cup.

Manaf Nurudeen – Kas Eupen – Belgium

Nurudeen played 90 minutes in goal for Kas Eupen on Saturday as they beat to Sint-Truidense V.V by 2-1 in the Belgian Por League.

Richard Atta– Hearts of Oak – Ghana

Richard Atta was not in action due to the completion of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League.

FULL BACKS

Benson Anang – Zilina FC – Slovakia

Came on in the 80th minute mark in their 2-1 loss to Liptovský Mikuláš. He was yellow card in the 84th minute.

Yiadom Andrew – Reading FC – England

Played the full throttle as Reading beat Preston North End 2-1 in the Championship.

Baba Abdul Rahman – Chelsea FC – UK

The Blues left-back was not the matchday squad that thumped Crystal Palace 3-0. In fact, Baba Rahman has not been registered by Chelsea for this season's Premier League.

Gideon Mensah – FC Girondins Bordeaux – France

Gideon Mensah made his debut for Bordeaux on Sunday as they rallied from 2-0 down to pick a draw. He saw 90 minutes of action.

Baffour Philimon – Dreams FC – Ghana

Was not in action due to the completion of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League.

CENTER BACKS

Alexander Djiku – RC Strasbourg – France

He played 90 minutes in their 4-2 defeat to PSG.

Daniel Amartey – Leicester City FC- England

Gave an assured performance at the back as they beat Wolves 1-0.

Ismail Abdul Ganiu – Asante Kotoko – Ghana

Was not in action due to the completed of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League.

Jonathan Mensah – Columbus Crew – USA

The effort of the captain of the MLS side was enough as they succumb to a 1-0 defeat to Chicago Fire. He played 90 minutes.

 

MIDFIELDERS

Mubarak Wakaso – Shenzhen – China

Played 90 minutes as his outfit edge Chongqing Lifan in the Chinese Super League on Wednesday.

Iddrisu Baba – RCD Mallorca – Spain

Saw minutes of action in the 1-1 stalemate with Real Betis.

Thomas Partey – Arsenals FC – England

Was not in action in the Gunners' opening day 2-0 loss to Brentford. The midfielder is nursing an injury he picked in pre season. He is expected to back in two weeks time.

Emmanuel Lomotey – Amiens FC – France

Played 90 minutes of football in their 2-0 win over Guingamp. He was cautioned in the 56th minute.

 

WINGERS

Joel Fameye – Orenburg FC – Russia

Fameye was on target in the club's 2-1 win over Veles Moscow. He played the full 90 minutes, was cautioned in the 62nd minute.

 

Gyasi Emmanuel – Spezia – Italy

The Seria A commences this weekend on August 21.

Kamal Deen Sulemana – Rennes FC – France

Kamaldeen Sulemana was in action for Stade Rennais in their 1-1 stalemate against Stade Brestois in the French Ligue 1.

He saw 85 minutes of action.

Tariq Fosu – Henry – Brentford FC – England

He did not make Brentford matchday squad that ease past Arsenal 2-0 on Friday.

Isahaku Fatawu – Steadfast FC – Ghana

Was not in action due to the completion of the 2020/21 Divion One League.

 

ATTACKING MIDFIELDERS:

Afriyie Banieh – Hearts of Oak – Ghana

Was not in action due to the completion of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League.

Kudus Mohammed – Ajax FC – Holland

Kudus was not in Ajax's matchday squad over the weekend due to injury.

Majeed Ashimeru – RSC Anderlecht- Belgium

Came on in the 67th minute for Anderlecht in their 2-1 win over Cercle Brugge KSV.

STRIKERS

Andre Ayew – Al Saad – Qatar

The Qatar Stars League is yet to start, commences on September 11

Jordan Ayew – Crystal Palace – England

Played 90 minutes of action in the Eagles 3-0 loss to Chelsea

Kwame Opoku – USM Algiers – Algeria

He is expected to be in action tonight when USM Algiers takes on ASO Chief in the Algerian Ligue 1.

Kelvin Yeboah – Sturm Graz – Austria

Kelvin Yeboah scored the opening goal for SK Sturm Graz on Sunday when they thumped LASK Linz 3-1 in the Austrian Bundesliga.

He was substituted on the 75th minute.