Ghanaian forward Joseph Opoku has been included in the English Championship Team of the Week after scoring and assisting in Swansea City’s 4-0 win over Blackburn Rovers.
The Swansea City attacker played a central role in the Matchday 13 victory at the Swansea.com Stadium, helping the Welsh club secure an important result as they continue their promotion push towards the English Premier League.
Opoku completed the full 90 minutes and caused Blackburn’s defence problems throughout with his pace, movement and creativity in attack. He made six touches in the opposition penalty area and attempted four shots, showing his willingness to take on defenders and threaten goal.
The forward also contributed to Swansea City’s defensive work. He completed three successful dribbles, made four tackles, recorded one clearance and produced one interception during an impressive all-round display.
His selection recognises the growing influence of the former Ghana Under-20 forward since he joined Swansea City from Belgian club Zulte Waregem during the summer transfer window.
Opoku has made three goals in 12 appearances since arriving at the club and is gradually becoming an important attacking option for the Swans.
He is joined in the Championship Team of the Week by Swansea City team-mate Filip Lissah, who also impressed in the emphatic victory against Blackburn Rovers.
The rest of the selected XI includes Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Jose Sa and defender Hugo Bueno, along with Rarmani Edmonds-Green of Leyton Orient and Joe Low of Huddersfield Town.
Tranmere’s Dylan Jones, Sebastien Belhater of Middlesbrough, Geza Turi of Grimsby Town, Stoke City midfielder Jack McGlynn and Aaron Collins of MK Dons complete the line-up.
Opoku’s inclusion provides another positive moment for Ghanaian football, as he continues to attract attention through his performances in English football. His display against Blackburn Rovers further underlines his emergence as one of the Ghanaian attackers making an impact abroad.
