Here is a list of Ghanaian players to feature in the upcoming UEFA Champions league 2021-2022 season as the draw for the group stages is now complete.
The group stages draw was held today in Istanbul, Turkey. Ghanaian legend Micheal Essien and Branislav Ivanovic assisted the draw.
Mohammed Kudus- Ajax
The Ghanaian own hopes to make his complete debut in the competition this season.
20-year Kudus has made his debut for the Eredivise champions last season against Liverpool at the Johann Cryuff Arena.
The former midfielder of Nordsjaelland was wounded in the game which ruled him out for most of the season.
Kudus is yet to feature for his club this season as he works his way to full fitness.
He might get some game time this season in the Champions League for Henrik Ten Hag’s side.
Brian Brobbey – RB Leipzig
He joined RB Leipzig in the summer transfer window after signing a contract in principle with the team in January. The 19-year-old and a former teammate of Mohammed Kudus is expected to feature in the German club’s squad this season.
Malik Abubakar- Malmo FF
With Malmo FF, Ghanaian forward Malik Abubakar will be making his debut in the UEFA Champions League.
Abubakar scored two goals in the qualifying rounds to help the Swedish giants secure a place in the group stage.
Malmo FF defeated Helsinki, Rangers, and Ludogorets before securing their place in the group stages.
Malmo is returning to the competition for the first time since 2015.
Edmund Addo- Sheriff Tiraspol
Moldovan Champions Sheriff Tiraspol made history by being the first club from Moldova to qualify to the group stages of the Champions League.
Tiraspol defeated Albanian champions, FC Tueta, Armenian Champions FC Alashkert, Serbian Champions, Red Star Belgrade, and Croatian Champions Dinamo Zagreb before booking their tickets to the group stages.