Ghanaian Defender Scores to Earn PAOK Important Draw in Europa League: Video
- Ghanaian defender Baba Abdul Rahman continued his fine run with Greek club PAOK Thessaloniki after scoring in the Europa League
- The former Chelsea left-back scored late to salvage a point for PAOK as they came from two goals down to draw with Viktoria Plzen
- Abdul Rahman and his teammates will next face OFI in the Greek Super League on Sunday as they continue the defence of their title
Ghanaian defender Baba Abdul Rahman scored a dramatic late goal to earn Greek champions PAOK Thessaloniki a draw in their Europa League clash with Viktoria Plzen.
Rahman replaced Joan Sastre in the 66th minute as PAOK trailed by two goals following an explosive first half by the visitors.
The introduction of the Ghanaian changed the game as late goals from himself, and fellow second-half substitute Tarik Tissoudali completed the comeback.
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In a video shared on social media, Rahman rose high to head home from a Mady Camara cross in the 93rd minute.
Rahman's Ghanaian compatriot, Prince Kwabena Adu starred for the Czech outfit, serving the assists for the goals from Milan Havel and Matej Vydra.
The former Chelsea left-back, who has put his international career on hold, has been in sensational form for the Greek club, netting for the second game running.
He has now netted four goals in 15 matches across all competitions, per Transfermarkt.
Baba Rahman disappointed despite scoring
The Ghana international took to social media to express disappointment despite earning his side a valuable point.
Rahman posted on X:
"Disappointed we couldn't get the win, but we will keep fighting for this club, you better be the best fans in the world."
The hardworking defender and his teammates will now switch their attention to the league game against OFI on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Rahman joined PAOK in the summer of 2023 after deciding to end his stay with Premier League side Chelsea.
Ghanaians nominated for CAF Awards
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Ghanaian youngster Abdul Aziz Issah bagged nominations for two awards, the Young Player of the Year and the Interclub Player of the Year.
Issah enjoyed an outstanding campaign with Dreams FC and the Ghana U20 team, earning him a move to Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
Sudan are on the verge of making a historic return to the Africa Cup of Nations, thanks to their Ghanaian trainer Kwesi Appiah, who was also nominated for Coach of the Year.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
