Creative Ghanaian Midfielder Helps Anderlecht Reach Belgian Cup Finals for the First Time in Seven Years

• Former WAFA midfielder Majeed Ashimeru helped giants Anderlecht secure a spot in the finals of the Belgian Cup
• Ashimeru starred for Vincent Kompany's charges as they sealed a 5-3 aggregate win over KAS Eupen
• Anderlecht will lock horns with KAA Gent, who brushed aside Club Brugge, in the finals of the Belgian Cup finals on April 16

Ghana international Majeed Ashiumeru gave a good account of himself as Anderlecht secured a spot in the Belgian Cup finals with a 5-3 aggregate win over KAS Eupen on Thursday night.

Goals from Michael Murillo, Lisandro Magallan and Cristian Kouame rendered Smail Prevljak's strike a consolation as they eased past their guests to secure a berth in the finals.

The 24-year-old attacker lasted 85 minutes in the game as coach Vincent Kompany gave the WAFA prodigy rest in the twilight of the match.

How did Anderlecht defeat KAS Eupen

Going into the second leg with a 2-2 draw, the Purple and Whites were quick off the block when defender Murillo broke the game's deadlock after just four minutes.

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But the Brussels-based outfit's joy was short-lived when striker Prevljak found the equalizer five minutes after the game's opener.

With both sides evenly matched defender Magallan took matters into his own hands to restore the lead at the Lotto park in the 27th minute.

Ivorian Kouame put the game to bed with his strike immediately after recess as Anderlecht booked a spot in the finals of the Belgian Cup.

How did Ashimeru perform in the game?

Operating as the No.10 for the home side, Ashimeru was a constant threat to Eupen but could not crown his performance with a goal.

He was given rest with five minutes left on the clock.

Were there other Ghanaians who featured in the match

Yes, Ashimeru was not the only Ghanaian on the field as compatriots Manaf Nurudeen was in between the sticks for the losing side as well as Isaac Nuhu played in defence for Eupen.

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Ashimeru on target as Anderlecht record easy win in Belgium

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana midfielder Abdul Majeed Ashimeru continued his fine form in Belgium after netting his third goal of the season as Anderlecht defeated KRC Genk on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

The Black Stars player gave Anderlecht the lead in the 36th minute as they cruised to a 2-0 win at home at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium.

Ashimeru showed composure to finish brilliantly before celebrating in front of the home fans as Anderlecht made it three wins in a row.