Austin FC winger Osman Bukari has earned a late call up to the Ghana squad following five-month absence.
Bukari last appeared for the Black Stars in January during the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast, coming on as a substitute in the 2-2 draw with Egypt. However, his stint was cut short after an error on his part led to an Egyptian goal, forcing an early substitution.
Despite being called up again in June for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Bukari did not play in either game against Mali or the Central African Republic.
Now, with Ghana’s qualification for AFCON hanging in the balance, Bukari’s return brings experience and renewed commitment to a squad that’s been reshuffled due to the absence of key players.
Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams, Alexander Djiku, and several others have been ruled out due to injuries and personal reasons, leading coach Otto Addo to introduce new faces, including Bukari, in a move to strengthen the team.
Bukari joins the team as Ghana looks to secure crucial wins in Luanda against Angola on November 15, before hosting Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium three days later.
Story by: Ebenezer Osei Kofi Bimpong.
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