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Frank Acheampong hits brace for Anderlecht in Europa League

By MyJoyOnline
Sports News Frank Acheampong hits brace for Anderlecht in Europa League
FEB 17, 2017 LISTEN

Ghana winger Frank Acheampong grabbed a brace for Anderlecht in their UEFA Europa League clash with Russian side Zenith St Petersburg in their round of 32 clash.

The 24-year-old raced the Royal Club into a 5th minute lead before doubling the advantage 26 minutes later at the Stade Constant Vandent Stock.

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The winger's opener resulted from his quick reaction to dead-ball situation as he pounced on a loose ball to finish home.

The second arrived through a counter-attack as he combined with his teammate Bruno who centered for him to smash home a sensational volley.

Acheampong is the only Ghanaian player who started the game as youngster Emmanuel Adjei-Sowah was left on the bench while French-born Dennis Appiah missed out of the squad.

Acheampong played 4 out of 6 games for Ghana at the AFCON starting three of time.

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Story by Ghana/Joy Sports

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