Belgian Born Ghanaian Player Surprised at Maiden Black Stars Callup Ahead of World Cup Playoffs

• Dennis Odoi has opened up after he received his debut call-up to the Black Stars ahead of the World Cup play-offs against Nigeria
• Odoi, who was born in Belgium, confirmed his invitation to the national team in an interview in his base
• The 33-year-old former Fulham full-back is expected to arrive in the country latest tomorrow as Ghana prepares for the all-important tie against Nigeria

Belgian-born Ghanaian utility player Dennis Odoi has expressed surprise following his maiden invitation to the Black Stars ahead of the World Cup playoffs against the Super Eagles of Ghana.

Although Ghana is yet to publicly announce its squad for the all-important doubleheader against Nigeria, invitations have been sent to various players with a vast majority heading to the West African nation for the tie.

Among the many players named by interim coach Otto Addo is former Fulham multifunctional player Dennis Odoi.

The 33-year-old defender who currently plies his trade with Club Brugge was surprised at his invitation but is upbeat about helping Ghana qualify to the global showpiece.

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"I was a little surprised. These are essential matches. I could even participate in the next World Cup." Odoi said in an interview DH Inside.

This will be the first time Odoi will be teaming up with the Black Stars for a major assignment but expressed his enthusiasm about his invitation and the prospect of featuring at the World Cup.

"African national teams are sometimes chaotic organizationally, but that's not the case with Ghana. I've heard a lot of good things about their organization."

Who is Dennis Odoi

Born in Belgium, Dennis Odoi is a utility player who can play across the various positions in defence but is usually deployed in the right-back role.

The 33-year-old has played for the various age-group teams of Belgium including featuring once for the Belgium national team.

But Odoi has now switched his allegiance to the birth country of his father, Ghana, and will be available for the Black Stars' crucial World Cup playoffs.

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He has previously played for English side Fulham, Anderlecht and currently plays for Club Brugge.

Strasbourg duo enplane to Ghana ahead of World Cup showdown with Nigeria

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Black Stars duo Alexander Djiku and Majeed Waris are on their way from France to join the Black Stars camp ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Nigeria.

The first leg between the two rivals will take place at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Four days till the first leg in Ghana, France-based player Djiku is travelling together with his Strasbourg teammate to Ghana as they are expected to be named in the squad to face the Super Eagles.