Alidu Seidu: Ghanaian Defender Wins Player of the Month Award at Stade Rennais
- Black Stars right-back Alidu Seidu has emerged as the Player of the Month at French club Stade Rennais
- The Ghanaian international impressed the fans, receiving the most votes to win the award for the first time
- Seidu is expected to make the Black Stars squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier tie against Sudan
Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu has been named the Player of the Month for September at French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais.
The Black Stars right-back emerged as the top player for the period under review, ahead of Ludovic Blas and Arnaud Kalimuendo.
Seidu played in all four matches in September, playing a viral role for the club as they maintained their decent start to the new season.
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He was announced player of the month on the club's official website after receiving the most votes from Stade Rennais fans.
The 24-year-old is ranked third for interceptions this season and is among the top 20 players for ground duels won in Ligue 1.
The JMG Academy graduate joined Rennais from Clermont Foot in January 2024 and has formed an integral part of the team.
Seidu finds form at the right time
The versatile defender's form is good news for Ghana, who are hoping to bounce back from the poor start to their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in October.
Seidu's maiden strike for the Black Stars, coming against Niger in Morocco, is the only goal his country has netted in the 2025 qualifiers so far, per ESPN.
The defender was Ghana's best player in the games against Angola and Niger last month and will be hoping to continue with his decent run for his nation.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars have to beat Sudan in October's double-header to stand any chance of qualifying for the AFCON tournament in Morocco next year.
Owusu makes Ligue Team of the Week
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Elisha Owusu appeared in Ligue 1's Team of the Week after an inspiring display for AJ Auxerre.
The Ghanaian midfielder made the best XI of the week after scoring and delivering an assist in Auxerre's 3-0 victory against Brest.
In addition, Owusu had also netted his first goal in the French top division since joining the club from KAA Gent in January 2023.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
