Abubakar named in Portugal squad for UEFA U19 Championship

Ghanaian striker Asumah Abubakar Ankrah has been named in Portugal’s squad for the UEFA U19 championship in Germany.

The Willem II Tilburg player earned a late call up from coach Emilio Peixe.

Abubakar moved to Portugal from Kumasi-based Corners Babies where he was raised by an adopted family.

"I am very happy to have made my mark, I am looking forward to the actual tournament and hopefully I can do more,” Asumah told Footballmadeinghana.com

Portugal are in Group A alongside Germany, Italy and Austria for the tournament which will run from 11-24 July.