Dutch defender of Ghanaian descent, Jeremie Frimpong (L)
Dutch defender of Ghanaian descent, Jeremie Frimpong set up a goal on Wednesday night, helping Bayer Leverkusen to defeat Sparta Prague 2-0.
The highly rated full back who can play in an advanced position started the game for his team and put up a fine performance.
In the 32nd minute of the first half, Jeremie Frimpong assisted Florian Wirtz with a great pass.
The German midfielder delivered a first-time shot that ended up in the back of Sparta Prague’s net to give Bayer Leverkusen a narrow lead to take into halftime.
After recess, the German champions continued to control the match and managed to score a second in the 64th minute.
Nigerian forward Nathan Tella got in the right place at the right time and scored from a rebound to double the lead for the hosts.
Despite the spirited efforts from Sparta Prague, the team could not find a way back and had to succumb to a 2-0 defeat at full-time.
On the matchday, Ghanaian defender Jeremie Frimpong lasted 88 minutes before making way for Arthur.
This season in the Uefa Champions League, Frimpong is yet to score but has five goals in eight appearances.
