Ashimeru Scores Stunning Goal as Anderlecht Beat AZ Alkmaar in Conference League

• Majeed Ashimeru scored his first goal in Europe to help Anderlecht to victory
• The Belgium giants secured a first-leg advantage after beating Dutch giants AZ Alkmaar
• Ashimeru has been in fine form for the Belgium topflight side

Ghanaian midfielder Majeed Ashimeru scored a sensational goal to round up a dominant performance from Anderlecht in their Europa Conference League quarter-final first-leg against AZ Alkmaar.

The Black Stars midfielder stylishly controlled a beautiful cross from compatriot Francis Amuzu before firing from the edge of the box to hand the Belgium giants a 2-0 win at the Lotto Park.

The hosts had opened the scoring in the first-half through Michael Amir Murillo after receiving a fine pass from Anders Dreyer.

Ashimeru was scoring his first-ever goal in a European competition since moving abroad, where he has played for Red Salzburg and now Anderlecht.

Meet the top 4 African stars who played for Eintracht Frankfurt

Football

The midfielder has been in fantastic form for the Purple and Whites in the ongoing campaign, making 39 appearances across all competitions. Ashimeru has scored three goals in the current season.

He is expected to play a vital role for the club as Anderlecht chase a European place finish in the Belgium league.

Meanwhile, the former Belgium champions will travel to the Netherlands next week for the second leg of the Europa Conference League game.

Crystal Palace manager praises Ghanaian forward

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Crystal Palace manager, Roy Hodgson has hailed Ghanaian forward, Jordan Ayew following his heroic brace in the thumping win over Leeds United.

The striker, often overlooked despite his incredible work rate, has been the star of the South London side since the return of Hodgson.

Inaki Williams scores to keep Athletic Bilbao's European dream alive with victory at Espanyol

Football

Ayew provided the match-winning assist in the game against Leicester City a fortnight ago before scoring twice as the Eagles secured a 5-1 win at Elland Road.

Kudus shares desire to win APOTY

Ghana and Ajax midfielder, Mohammed Kudus is confident of winning the Africa Player of the Year award.

The 22-year-old believes he has what it takes to be the best player on the continent.

Kudus is enjoying a magnificent season with Dutch giants, Ajax as well as the Ghanaian national team.