Ghanaian footballers Osman Bukari and Edmund Addo played pivotal roles in helping Serbian club Red Star Belgrade secure victory in the 2023 PARI Premier Cup held in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Red Star Belgrade emerged as champions by winning all three matches in the tournament, earning the maximum points. Zenith St. Petersburg finished as the runners-up.
In the fifth round of the competition, the Belgrade team defeated Turkish giant Fenerbahce with a scoreline of 3-1. They also secured victories against Zenit (2-1) and Azerbaijani club Neftchi (4-0) during the tournament.
Osman Bukari showcased his skills and speed, constantly troubling the Turkish defense with his darting runs. He started the game and played until the 62nd minute when he was replaced by Milan Rodic.
Midfielder Edmund Addo also made an impact, coming on as a substitute in the 77th minute to replace Marko Stamenic.
The PARI Premier Cup, previously known as the Match Premier Cup, has been held annually since 2019 as part of the off-season training camps for Russian clubs.
Red Star Belgrade will now face Serie A side Fiorentina in their upcoming friendly match as they prepare for the new season.
