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The UEFA Champions League continues to captivate football fans worldwide, with several Ghanaian internationals gearing up to represent their clubs in the competition’s third match day. Let’s take a look at some of the Black Stars representatives making waves in Europe’s biggest club stage.
Thomas Partey has had a measured start to his Champions League campaign with Villarreal CF. He featured rarely in European competition so far, with one appearance in Villarreal’s 1:0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, where he was introduced from the bench in the 78th minute. He remained on the bench during their 2:2 draw with Juventus, as the Spanish side continues to find their rhythm in the competition. With Villarreal sitting 26th in the league phase standings with just one point from two games, the pressure is mounting.
Inaki Williams has been a consistent presence for Athletic Club, featuring in all their matches so far. However, he is still searching for his first goal or assist in the competition this season. Athletic Club’s difficult start has seen them lose both fixtures, leaving them in 34th position in the standings. Their upcoming clash against Qarabag represents a crucial opportunity to get their campaign back on track, and Williams will be eager to break his European duck and inspire his team to their first victory.
Emmanuel Addai has been instrumental in Qarabag’s remarkable start to the competition. The midfielder has appeared in both of the Azerbaijani champions’ matches, making important contributions from the bench. He scored a crucial goal in Qarabag’s 2:0 victory over København, coming on in the 66th minute and sealing the win with an 83rd-minute goal. Qarabag currently sits in an impressive 6th position with maximum points from their opening two games.
Mohammed Salisu has had limited involvement in Monaco’s Champions League campaign so far, featuring in just one match. He started in their home encounter with Manchester City, playing 83 minutes in their 2:2 draw. Monaco finds themselves in 30th position with just one point from two games, and their upcoming fixture against Tottenham Hotspur will be crucial if they’re to climb up the standings and secure qualification to the knockout stages.
Mohammed Kudus has been a regular fixture in Tottenham’s Champions League lineup, appearing in both of their matches so far. While Kudus is yet to register a goal or assist in the competition, he has been an important part of Spurs’ setup. He featured in their 1:0 victory over Villarreal at home and was also involved in their 2:2 draw with Bodo/Glimt away from home. With Tottenham sitting comfortably in 9th position with four points from two games, they’re well positioned for progression, and Kudus will be looking to add to his productivity in upcoming fixtures.
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