German-born and Ghanaian winger, Braydon Manu has expressed his delight and pride at being handed his maiden call up to the national team.

The SV Darmstadt 98 player was named among CK Akonnor’s squad set to play this week against Ethiopia and South Africa in the opening fixtures of the 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers.

Commenting on his maiden call to the national team, Manu indicated that he is incredibly proud to be representing the country.

“It makes me incredibly proud to have been nominated for my parents’ home country,” said Manu as he travelled to join the Black Stars for the first time in his career.

“I grew up with the culture, speak the language and have always felt like a Ghanaian. I know the enthusiasm and emotions the ‘Black Stars’ arouse all over Ghana, and it is unbelievable that I am now part of this team myself.

“When I found out about it, I was speechless at first. And that rarely happens to me. I still can’t quite believe it and will probably only realize it when I’ve actually made it to the national team. ”

Manu joined the Black Stars for the first time on Tuesday as they travelled to Cape Coast and will fight for a place with the likes of Andre Ayew, Afriyie Barnieh and others for a spot in the forward positions.

Below is the full Stars squad that arrived in Cape Coast on Tuesday:

Full squad in Camp:

Goalkeepers: Richard Ofori, Richard Atta, Manaf Nurudeen, Lawrence Ati-Zigi

Defenders: Andy Yiadom, Philemon Baffuor, Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Daniel Amartey, Ismail Ganiyu, Alexander Djiku, Jonathan Mensah, Samuel Ashie Quaye, Joseph Aidoo, Fatawu Mohammed

Midfielders: Mubarak Wakaso, Baba Iddrisu, Emmanuel Lomotey, Majeed Ashimeru, Fatawu Issahaku, Samuel Owusu, Kamal Deen Suleyman, Jeffery Schlupp, Yaw Yeboah

Forwards: Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, Joel Fameyeh, Daniel Kofi Kyereh, Braydon Manu, Kwame Opoku, Emmanuel Gyasi.