Video of Snubbed Ghana Forward Praying For Black Stars Before Madagascar Game Spotted

• Bernard Tekpetey has been spotted praying for the Black Stars ahead of their game against Madagascar
• The Ludogorets Razgrad forward was not invited to the team for the AFCON qualifiers despite his run of form in Bulgaria
• Tekpetey had an outstanding campaign in the Bulgarian First Division as Ludogorets ended the season as champions

Snubbed Ghana forward Bernard Tekpetey took time to say prayers for the Black Stars ahead of their opening AFCON qualifier against Madagascar on Wednesday night.

The 24-year-old, who failed to make it to the Black Stars team for the games against Madagascar and the Central African Republic, wished the team luck as they prepare for tonight's game.

In a video posted on social media, spotted by Sports Brief, Tekpetey was seriously praying for the Black Stars.

The former Schalke forward is known to be very religious and that was evident when he appeared on GTV Sports Plus' Studio 5, he took the opportunity to pray for the players.

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The Black Stars will host Madagascar at the Cape Coast stadium before travelling to the Central African Republic for the second Group E game.

Tekpetey had an outstanding season in the Bulgarian topflight league. He scored 10 goals and provided 12 assists as Ludogorets Razgrad won the title.

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The Ludogorets forward netted five goals and provided four assists as the Bulgarian giants successfully defended their title.

The 24-year-old Ghanaian beat competition from CSKA's Ivaylo Chochev and teammate Igor Plastun to win the award.

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The former Inter Milan Academy graduate explained in a heartbreaking letter that he has been discriminated against and treated unfairly by the Ghana Football Association.

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