VIDEO: Watch Daniel Afriyie Barnieh's brace in FC Zurich Swiss Super League win
Ghanaian forward Daniel Afriyie Barnieh made an impressive impact on his first start in the Swiss Super League for FC Zurich as they faced off against Lugano on Saturday.
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The former Hearts of Oak striker proved to be the driving force behind Zurich's victory, showcasing his prowess by netting two goals in the second half, which ignited a dominant performance by the home team at the Letzigrund stadium.
Afriyie Barnieh broke the deadlock in the 68th minute with a well-executed goal, and just eight minutes later, he added a second to his tally.
Das erste Pflichtspieltor für Daniel Afriyie 🤩#FCZLUG #fcz #NieUsenandGah pic.twitter.com/8GIwBrWFm2
— FC Zürich (@fc_zuerich) August 6, 2023
The match was ultimately sealed with a goal by Jonathan Okita, securing a decisive win for Zurich, who displayed a strong team performance throughout the encounter.
The Black Meteors captain had previously only scored during pre-season matches, but his remarkable brace against Lugano marks his first two goals in the Swiss Super League.
Doppelpack geschnürt ⚽️⚽️#FCZLUG #fcz #NieUsenandGah pic.twitter.com/fay1kTrKWq
— FC Zürich (@fc_zuerich) August 6, 2023
Having joined Zurich after the World Cup in Qatar, Afriyie Barnieh initially encountered challenges in securing regular first-team action.
However, his recent performances suggest that he is now finding the form that convinced the Swiss club to sign him from Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League.
