Dreadful weekend for Ghanaian players in Europe

Ghanasoccernet brings you an update on the performance of Ghanaian players in some major European football leagues over the weekend but there was not much joy to report.

John Pantsil enjoyed full time action for Fulham in their shock 2-1 defeat away to newly-promoted Hull City.

Michael Essien sat out Chelsea impressive 4-0 win over Portsmouth at home due to a calf injury and he is likely to return after a week's rest.

Ghana-born Holland international,Mustapha Riga,stayed on the bench as his side,Bolton,thrashed promoted Stoke City 3-0 at the Reebok Stadium.

In Scotland, Laryea Kingston lasted 66 minutes on the pitch for Hearts in their 2-0 loss to Rangers.Prince Buaben was a 64th minute substitute in Dundee United?s 1-1 draw against Celtic.

In France, Andre Dede Ayew,made his debut for Lorient as a 61st minute substitute against Olympique Lyon but John Mensah's debut for the champions delayed.

Asamoah Gyan placed the entire second half for Rennes in their 1-0 loss away to newly-promoted Grenoble.

Moussa Narry warmed the bench for Auxerre in their shock 4-0 defeat away to Olympique Marseille.

In Germany, Hans Adu Sarpei was excluded from the Wolfsburg set-up that won 2-1 against FC Koln. Isaac Vorsah was an unused substitute in Hoffenheim?s 3-0 win away to Energie Cottbus.