Ghanaian midfielder Michael Baidoo has been named in Sofascore’s Swedish Allsvenskan Team of the Week following his impressive display in IF Elfsborg’s 3-1 victory against Kalmar FF.
Baidoo was a key figure in the midfield, influencing both offensive and defensive plays throughout the match. He was joined by fellow Ghanaian Jalal Abdullai, who also contributed significantly to Elfsborg’s Week 25 triumph.
The match started explosively, with Dino Islamovic opening the scoring for Elfsborg just four minutes in. However, Kalmar quickly responded as Lars Saetra’s own goal leveled the score in the 8th minute. Abdullai restored Elfsborg’s lead in the 40th minute with a well-taken goal, giving the team a 2-1 advantage at halftime.
In a fiercely contested second half, Baidoo sealed the victory for Elfsborg with a crucial goal in the 86th minute, securing a 3-1 win. The victory lifts Elfsborg to 5th place on the Swedish Allsvenskan table.
Baidoo’s outstanding performance earned him a well-deserved place in the league’s Team of the Week. Below is the full lineup for Sofascore’s Swedish Allsvenskan Team of the Week.