Ernest Nuamah, a promising young forward, has received his first call-up to the Ghana national team, known as the Black Stars, for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar in June.
National coach Chris Hughton has included the winger in the 24-man squad for the crucial match in Antananarivo on June 18.
Nuamah, who has been in outstanding form for FC Nordsjaelland in the Danish Superliga, has caught the attention of the coaching staff, leading to his inclusion in the Black Stars team.
The talented player has been a standout performer for the Ghana U23 team, which has further boosted his chances of making it to the senior national team.
In addition to Nuamah, the squad list released on the official Ghana FA website also features the return of Alidu Seidu from Clermont Foot and Kwasi Okyere Wriedt from Holstein Kiel.
Mohammed Salisu and Tariq Lamptey have not been included in the squad due to their respective injuries while Kamal Sowah was seemingly not invited.
Captain, Andre Ayew and his brother, Jordan Ayew are also part of the team alongside Arsenal’s Thomas Partey.
In-form Inaki Williams will be hoping to break his goal-scoring duck with the national team, exactly a year after announcing his nationality switch.
The four-time African champions need one point to secure qualification to the tournament in Ivory Coast next year.
Ghana’s squad to face Madagascar
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— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) May 30, 2023
Lamptey explains Ghana choice
Earlier, Sports Brief reported on former England youth international, Lamptey explaining his nationality switch from England to Ghana.
He was born in England to Ghanaian parents and represented the country at the youth levels, but changed officially in June of 2022.
Lamptey decided instead to play for the country of his parents and was eventually named in Ghana’s squad for the World Cup in Qatar.
Bukari wins Serbian Cup
Black Stars forward, Osman Bukari won the Serbian Cup with Red Star Belgrade following victory over Cukaricki in the final of the competition.
The Ghanaian international played a key role as the Serbian giants came from a goal down to win in Belgrade – at the Rajko Mitic Stadium.
Bukari has now completed the double in his first season in Serbia, having already led the club to league triumph prior to their cup success.