Experienced Ghana Defender To Get Call-Up for Nigeria World Cup Qualifier

• Black Stars coach Otto Addo is reportedly ready to invite former Asante Kotoko right-full back Harrison Afful to the Ghana squad ahead of the clash against Nigeria
• Harrison Afful has not played for the Black Stars since he last featured in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying games
• Ghana is hoping to bypass Nigeria to the 2022 World Cup which will be staged in Qatar in November this year

Ghana defender Harrison Afful is set to rejoin the Black Stars for next month's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.

The former Columbus Crew right-back has been in top form over the past few years and should bolster the team for their important assignment. The 25-year-old star has been overlooked in Ghana's squad since 2019.

But according to a report on Ghanaweb, new Black Stars coach Otto Addo is ready to count on the experience of the former Esperance defender in the crucial game against the Super Eagles.

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Addo, who is seeking to qualify Ghana for their third World Cup after a disappointing spell at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, is expected to invite Afful to compete with current first choice defender Andy Yiadom.

Yiadom had a quiet performance at the Africa Cup where Ghana exited the tournament from the group stages without a single victory.

Ghana is hoping to bypass Nigeria to the World Cup which will be staged in Qatar in November this year.

The Black Stars host The Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on March 25 before traveling to Abuja for the second leg on March 29, 2022.

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Harrison Afful joined Charlotte FC from Columbus Crew after signing a year deal with the club with the option of a further year extension.

He made 164 appearances for Crew, scoring six goals and guiding them to two trophies in 2020 and 2021.

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Columbus Crew thanked Harrison Afful, sharing a memorable video of his time at the Columbus-based club.

Ex-Ghana defender wants Afful, others in Black Stars squad

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that former Ghana defender, Dan Quaye has advised Black Stars coach Otto Addo to recall some experienced players ahead of the World Cup qualifiers play-offs.

The ex-Hearts of Oak center-back wants Milovan Rajevac to invite Hertha Berlin midfielder Kevin Prince Boateng, unattached Kwadwio Asamoah, Harrison Afful of Charlotte FC and Saudi-based John Boye.

In an interview with Aben FM, the 2006 Ghana World Cup squad member revealed the experience of the mentioned players is needed for Ghana to make it to the competition next year.