U20 World Cup Winner Leaves Door Open for Ghana Black Stars Return

U20 World Cup Winner Leaves Door Open for Ghana Black Stars Return

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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  • Samuel Inkoom has revealed that he is available for a Black Stars invite anytime the coach needs his services
  • The experienced right-back returned to Ghana after his contract with Georgian club Torpedo Kutaisi ended last year
  • The former Asante Kotoko and FC Basel player was part of the 2009 FIFA U20 World Cup winning team in Egypt

Samuel Inkoom is not ruling out a return to the senior national team of Ghana, the Black Stars, despite being inactive for some months.

The 2009 FIFA U20 World Cup winner, who has been in the country since leaving Georgian club Torpedo Kutaisi, says he is ready to honour a call-up as long as he is need by the coach.

In an interview with Starr FM, Inkoom disclosed he has not retired despite being inactive for some months now.

Samuel Inkoom in action for the Black Stars. Credit: @ghanafaofficial
Ghana defender Samuel Inkoom not giving up on Black Stars return. Credit: @ghanafaofficial
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"I haven't shut the door for a Black Stars call up. I am still available for Ghana anytime the coach needs me but not for the Nigeria game because I’m not with any club now," he said.

The former Asante Kotoko star is in a hunt for a new club, but his profile should not make it difficult for him to find one.

Inkoom played for the Black Stars at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations as Ghana finished runners-up, after losing to Egypt in the final.

He was also a member of the Black Stars team that reached the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in 2010, and played a part at the 2015 Nations Cup in Equatorial Guinea.

The 32-year-old has won several titles, including the 2008 Ghana Premier League and was a league and cup winner in Switzerland with FC Basel.

Samuel Inkoom confident Ghana will beat Nigeria

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that former Black Stars right-back Samuel Inkoom is optimistic of Ghana's chances ahead of the World Cup playoff against Nigeria later this month.

The 32-year-old, who represented Ghana at the 2010 World Cup says the rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria transcends beyond just form.

Speaking to Accra based radio station, Starr FM, the 32-year-old believes the Black Stars will be up for the task against the Super Eagles.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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