Three local players earn Black Stars call-up for Niger game

The technical team for Ghana’s Black Stars has invited three local players to join the team for their game against Niger in Ghana.

The players were invited after Alidu Seidu, Gideon Mensah, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, and Captain Jordan Ayew were declared unavailable for the encounter in Accra.

The three include Medeama SC right-back Kamaradini Mamudu, Heart of Lions defender Ebenezer Abban, and Thought FC’s Jerry Afriyie.

The trio will train with the Black Stars on Sunday, vying for a spot in the team for Monday’s clash. Ghana is looking to end the qualifiers on a high note, having secured only three points from five qualifying games.

Ghana will take on Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, November 18, 2024.

Here are some stats about the new call-ups:

• Kamaradini Mamudu: Has played 9 Ghana Premier League games (810 minutes), scored two goals, and won one Man of the Match award.

• Ebenezer Abban: Has made 11 appearances (975 minutes) in the ongoing Ghana Premier League campaign.

• Jerry Afriyie: Gold medalist at the 2024 African Games and crowned best player and top scorer of the WAFU Zone B U-20 Cup of Nations in Togo.