Daniel Afriyie on target in Aarau’s win over Yverdon

​Ghanaian midfielder Daniel Afriyie continued his impressive Swiss adventure with a decisive early goal as Aarau edged Yverdon 2–1 away in the Challenge League.Afriyie struck in the 4th minute, arriving sharply in the box to finish Aarau’s first real attack and stun the hosts at Stade Municipal. His opener set the tone for a disciplined visiting performance, with Aarau compact between the lines and dangerous in transition.Yverdon responded after the break as Mauro Rodrigues levelled on 55 minutes, but Aarau refused to wilt under mounting pressure. Deep into stoppage time, Dorian Derbaci pounced to restore Aarau’s lead at 90+3, sealing all three points in dramatic fashion.The goal in Yverdon takes Afriyie’s 2025/26 Challenge League tally to 19 appearances, 7 goals and 4 assists, underlining his status as one of Aarau’s key attacking outlets.Aarau now turn their focus to their next league fixture at home to Wil on Saturday, 7 February, a chance to build further momentum in front of their own fans.