Ghana forward Daniel Afriyie Barnie came off the bench to score as FC Aarau secured a dramatic 5-3 victory over FC Rapperswil-Jona in the Swiss Challenge League.

‎In a match packed with attacking flair and defensive lapses, Afriyie Barnie made an immediate impact after being introduced, adding his name to the scoresheet to help seal an important win for the promotion-chasing side.

The former Black Stars World Cup squad member, part of Ghana’s team at the 2022 global tournament, continues to underline his importance to Aarau this season. His latest strike takes his direct goal involvement tally to 13 in the league campaign, with eight goals and five assists to his name.

Aarau’s eight-goal thriller highlighted their attacking strength, and Afriyie Barnie’s sharpness in front of goal once again proved decisive. With the season entering a crucial phase, his contributions could play a significant role in the club’s ambitions.