Ghanaian defender Baba Abdul Rahman marked a memorable milestone in his European career by scoring his first UEFA Europa League goal of the season, helping PAOK secure a commanding 4-0 victory over Swiss side Young Boys at Toumba Stadium.

The former Chelsea left-back capped off the win with a sublime finish in the 76th minute, sealing the result for the Greek giants. His impact was felt throughout the match, as he also provided an assist for the opening goal—delivering a precise pass to Alessandro Bianco just nine minutes into the second half.

PAOK’s dominance continued with Giorgos Giakoumakis doubling the lead eight minutes later. Giannis Konstantelias added a third in the 72nd minute before Baba Rahman’s strike completed the rout.

Young Boys were reduced to ten men early in the match after Armin Gigovic received a red card in the 6th minute, giving PAOK a numerical advantage for most of the game.
The emphatic win lifts PAOK to tenth place in the UEFA Europa League standings after four matches in the current campaign.

The experienced left-back has now scored twice and assisted twice in 15 games across all competitions for his side this season.

Baba Rahman’s resurgence this season has sparked speculation about a potential return to Ghana’s senior national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 31-year-