German-Ghanaian forward Ragnar Ache on target for FC Koln in defeat against Hamburger SV

German-born Ghanaian striker Ragnar Ache was on the scoresheet, but it wasnt enough to prevent FC Koln from suffering defeat to Hamburger SV in the German Bundesliga on Saturday.The 28-year-old attacker made a substitute appearance as his outfit succumbed to a 2-1 away defeat to Hamburger SV in a highly competitive clash held at the Volksparkstadion.Ache was introduced into the match in the 64th minute and made his presence felt, scoring a consolation goal in stoppage time. Despite the defeat, the enterprising attacker was one of the standout performers for his outfit.Hamburger SV opened the scoring in the 44th minute through Nicols Capaldo as the hosts went into the halftime break with the advantage.Five minutes into the second half, the home team scored to extend their lead through Yussuf Poulsen before the visitors pulled one back through the German-Ghanaian forward.Ache has featured in the opening four Bundesliga matches this season for FC Koln, scoring one goal and providing an assist.Meanwhile, Ghana international Gideon Mensah started and played for 54 minutes as his outfit fell short to Hamburger SV. He has been named in the Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and is expected to join camp early next week.Ghana will take on Ivory Coast in a high-stakes clash away from home on September 24 before taking on The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 29. The Black Stars will wrap up this international break with a friendly against Morocco.