Gent midfielder, Elisha Owusu reveals he was astonished when he was handed his maiden Black Stars call-up.
The 25-year-old was named in coach Otto Addo’s squad for the final 2022 World Cup play-offs against Nigeria in March.
Owusu made his debut for the Black Stars during the second half of the return leg as Black Stars held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium to seal qualification to the global showpiece on the away goals rule after the first leg ended in goalless draw in Kumasi.
“I was a little bit surprised because it was a really important game. I was in the squad before and to be called for those two games I was like ‘wow so big,” he said on Star Connect.
“I was happy and so proud. My family was very proud.”
“As a player, that is the type of game you want to play,” he added.
“I think every player wants to feel this kind of pressure, this kind of difficulty game, a game that can decide a lot of things for your career.
“I was excited and motivated to be there. If you were part of the squad, you’re a part of the squad that qualified [Ghana] to the World Cup which is amazing. It’s history.”
