Thomas Partey to face Abdul Samed Salis in UEFA Champions League group stage
31st August 2023
NYON, SWITZERLAND - July 22: A general view of the trophy ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2019/20 Third Qualifying Round draw at the UEFA headquarters, The House of European Football on July 22, 2019 in Nyon, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
In an exciting turn of events, the UEFA Champions League Group B will witness a showdown between two Ghanaian players.
After a considerable hiatus from Europe's premier club competition, English side Arsenal finds themselves paired with French outfit RC Lens.
This intriguing matchup means that two Black Stars players, namely Thomas Partey and Abdul Samed Salis, will find themselves on opposing sides as their respective clubs go head-to-head.
Abdul Samed Salis, the midfielder for RC Lens, is currently recuperating from an ankle injury but is anticipated to mark his debut appearance in the Champions League when his team faces off against Arsenal.
The commencement of the group stage is scheduled for September 19, setting the stage for an intense face-off between Arsenal, led by Partey, and RC Lens, represented by Salis.
Football enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing this Ghanaian clash on the grand stage of the UEFA Champions League.
Group stage draw in full
Group A: Bayern Munich, Manchester United, FC Copenhagen, Galatasaray
Group B: Sevilla, Arsenal, PSV Eindhoven, RC Lens
Group C: Napoli, Real Madrid, Braga, Union Berlin
Group D: Benfica, Inter Milan, Salzburg, Real Sociedad
Group E: Feyenoord, Atletico Madrid, Lazio, Celtic
Group F: Paris St-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, Newcastle United
Group G: Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Red Star Belgrade, Young Boys
Group H: Barcelona, Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk, Royal Antwerp
The group stages will run from 19 September to 13 December, with the final at Wembley on 1 June.