Lawrence Agyekum’s Belgian League debut for Cercle Brugge ends in heavy defeat

Ghanaian midfielder Lawrence Agyekum debut for Cercle Brugge in the Belgium Jupiler Pro League ended in heavy defeat against Westerlo.Agyekum lasted the entire duration as his outfit succumbed to a 3-0 away defeat to Westerlo at the Het Kuipje on Sunday.The midfielder, who joined Cercle Brugge on loan from Red Bull Salzburg partnered his compatriot, Francis Abu in midfield but the pair were unable to salvage their club from defeat in the thrilling encounter.He made his European debut for the club before the league opener.The home team opened the scoring after 18 minutes into the game through Lucas Stassin. Westerlo went to the halftime break with the advantage.Putting on a stellar performance, the host scored additional two goals to secure victory in the much-anticipated clash.Lucas Stassin scored his second goal of the match in the 55th minute before Allahyar Sayyadmanesh fired home the third goal in the 63rd minute to seal a comfortable win for the host.With Agyekum's addition, the Belgian league now boasts 11 Ghanaian players, highlighting the growing influence of Ghanaian talent in the country.Agyekum who joined the Green and Black this summer from Red Bull Salzburg, has quickly settled...

Jul 30, 2024 - 12:15
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Lawrence Agyekum’s Belgian League debut for Cercle Brugge ends in heavy defeat

Ghanaian midfielder Lawrence Agyekum debut for Cercle Brugge in the Belgium Jupiler Pro League ended in heavy defeat against Westerlo.

Agyekum lasted the entire duration as his outfit succumbed to a 3-0 away defeat to Westerlo at the Het Kuipje on Sunday.

The midfielder, who joined Cercle Brugge on loan from Red Bull Salzburg partnered his compatriot, Francis Abu in midfield but the pair were unable to salvage their club from defeat in the thrilling encounter.

He made his European debut for the club before the league opener.

The home team opened the scoring after 18 minutes into the game through Lucas Stassin. Westerlo went to the halftime break with the advantage.

Putting on a stellar performance, the host scored additional two goals to secure victory in the much-anticipated clash.

Lucas Stassin scored his second goal of the match in the 55th minute before Allahyar Sayyadmanesh fired home the third goal in the 63rd minute to seal a comfortable win for the host.

With Agyekum's addition, the Belgian league now boasts 11 Ghanaian players, highlighting the growing influence of Ghanaian talent in the country.

Agyekum who joined the Green and Black this summer from Red Bull Salzburg, has quickly settled into his new team.