In a thrilling Europa League quarterfinal clash at the London Olympic Stadium, West Ham United, featuring Ghanaian midfielder Kudus Mohammed, faced off against German giants Bayer Leverkusen, ultimately bowing out of the competition.

The match began promisingly for the Hammers, with Michail Antonio's early header giving them hope of overturning a two-goal deficit from the first leg.

However, despite dominating the first half, West Ham struggled to breach Leverkusen's defense for a second time.

Jarrod Bowen came close with a far-post effort saved by Leverkusen's goalkeeper, but it was Leverkusen who improved significantly in the second half.

Another player of Ghanaian descent, Frimpong was the hero for the Germans as his late equalizer, deflected off Aaron Cresswell, secured Leverkusen's place in the semifinals, extending their remarkable unbeaten streak.

While West Ham's European journey came to an end, they received applause from their fans, acknowledging their memorable three-year chapter in European football, which included winning the Europa Conference League last season.

Kudus Mohammed, who played the entire duration of the game, couldn't add to his tally as Leverkusen progressed to the last four.

With an uncertain future for manager David Moyes and a need to improve Premier League form for another shot at European qualification, West Ham faces challenging times ahead.