Deportivo Alaves midfield kingpin, Mubarak Wakaso is delighted to have his younger brother Alhassan Wakaso join him at the Black Stars.

Alhassan Wakaso was named in Kwesi Appiah’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya and international friendly match with Mauritania.

The Vitória Guimarães midfielder was handed a call-up after a wonderful season in the Portuguese top-flight.

“Yes I am happy for him, he is a player and I am a player and am ready to help him,” Mubarak Wakaso told the media.

“We are just hoping for the best and working to help the team so I hope everything goes on well.”