Belgium-based midfielder, Elisha Owusu has been handed his maiden Black Stars call-up ahead of Ghana’s crucial World Cup playoffs against Nigeria.

Ghana will take on neighbors Nigeria in the World Cup in a two-legged playoff tie with the winner earning a place at this year’s World Cup in Qatar.

Owusu, 24, joins up with the team following impressive performances in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League with club side KAA Gent.

The former Olympique Lyon player has so far made 27 appearances for Gent this season clocking over 1600 minutes of football.

The young midfielder’s inclusion in the team is expected to bolster the midfield of the Black Stars as they look to steer past neighbours Nigeria in the race for a place at this year’s World Cup.

The Black Stars will host the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Baba Yara Stadium in the first leg of the 2022 World Cup playoffs on Friday, 25th March 2022, and travel to Abuja for the second four days later.

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