Dickoh Leads Pack for Stars Abroad
More Ghanaian players were in action over the weekend as the 2009/2010 of some European Leagues commenced.
was the only Ghanaian player on target as he scored for FC Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday; with his goal securing a win for Utrecht who won against Willem II Tilburg.
Michael Essien was equally a hero for Chelsea as they won 4-1 on penalties against Manchester in the Community Shield Cup; with the 90 minutes ending in 2-2.
Matthew Amoah failed to hit the back of the net for NAC Breda in their goalless draw against Heracles Almelo. Nana Akwasi Asare, who left Belgium side, KV Mechelen for Utrecht during the transfer window was not part of the starting line-up but another Ghanaian player, Kwame Quansah played for the Heracles side.
Similarly, Black Stars center back, Eric Addo was at the center of defence for Roda JC as they won 1-0 at home against FC Groningen.
Meanwhile, Ransford Osei could not make his Eredivisie debut because he had challenges with his work permit.
FC Twente drew with PSV Eindhoven, who are still struggling for their first win in this year's campaign.
In the German Bundesliga, which begun over the weekend, Isaac Vorsah played the entire duration for TSG Hoffenheim as they drew 1-1 with former champions Bayer Munich, but Striker, Prince Tagoe was however not in action as a minor injury prevented him from making his Bundesliga debut.
Isaac Boakye made a return to the German top flight on Saturday but failed to conjure any magic for Nuremberg as they were brushed aside by Schalke 04. He was subsequently replaced in the 68th minute by the Greek international, Angelos Charisteas in a game that saw his side lose by 1-2.
Former Black Stars defender, Hans Adu Sarpei was on the bench for Bayer Leverkusen as they picked a point from their match against League returnees Mainz 05.
In the French Ligue 1, Asamoah Gyan's side thrashed newly-promoted Boulogne 3-0; with the Black Stars striker being substituted with Moussa in the 67 minute by his manager, Frédéric
Moussa Narry did not feature for AJ Auxerre as they were beaten at home by Sochaux.
Black Satellite midfielder, Abeiku Quansah was not in action as they won 2-0 win over 10-times champions St. Etienne. John Mensah was however left out of the Lyon team that played Le Mans; with a minor injury on the knee of Jonathan Quartey denying him an opportunity to play for his club.
In the Danish League, FC Midtjylland thumped Randers 4-1; with defenders, Issah Ahmed and David Nii Addy both missing the action for their club Randers FC.
Former Asante Kotoko right-back, Samuel Inkoom was introduced in the 57th minute as FC Basel drew 2-2 with FC Zurich.
Kwabena Asamoa-Frimpong's side,Young Boys Bern, emerged as comprehensive 4-2 winners over Bellinzona but he however not able to start for his club.
Blackburn Rovers lost their last pre-season game against Dundee United at the Tannadice Park.
Manager, Laszlo Csaba replaced injured playmaker, Laryea Kingston with Ruben Palazuelos when Hearts played a 1-1 draw with Sunderland.
Sadat Bukari also scored a brace for Etoile du Sahel as they beat Olympique de Beja 3-0; he opened the account on the 60th minute mark and closed it in the 90th minute.
From The Sports Desk