takes a look at the Ghanaian football players who will feature in the knockout stage of the competition and sees what chances their teams have to go through.
Sion v Sporting Braga – Thursday, February 18
Kick-off: 20:05pm
to help Sion win the Swiss Cup semi-final.
Liga, seven points behind giants Porto.
to impress the Ghana national team coach Avram Grant, as he has only featured in the Under 20 squads so far. Can he help Sion grab an important win at the Stade Tourbillon? Click here to get the latest odds on this game.
Anderlecht v Olympiakos – Thursday, February 18
Kick-off: 18:00
The other Ghanaian player who will be involved in a Europa League 2016 game is Anderlecht’s Frank Acheampong, who will try to help the Belgian team get past Greek champions Olympiakos.
in the Europa League Group Stage, with a crucial goal ten minutes from the final whistle to seal a 2-0 win.
place AEK Athens. With the league essentially secured, they will be now focused on going through in Europe, so Anderlecht will have to be very wary of the Greek powerhouse when they lock horns in Brussels.
Augsburg v Liverpool – Thursday, February 18
Kick-off: 20:05
as he is still to make a single appearance for the German club this season.
Midtjylland v Manchester United - Thursday, February 18
Kick-off: 18:00
Ghanaian Francis Dickoh is in a similar situation to Daniel Opare. His team, Danish club Midtjylland, will face Manchester United in the Europa League knockout stage at home in the first leg. However, the 33-year-old defender has little chance of featuring in the game, as he has only made one appearance in the whole season.
By Jonathan Shkurko