Black Stars Midfielder Elisha Owusu Clinches Belgian Cup Title With KAA Gent

• Black Stars newbie Elisha Owusu helped his team KAA Gent to win their first Belgian Cup trophy in twelve years.
• The 24-year-old played an instrumental role as his side defeated Anderlecht on penalties on Monday afternoon
• Elisha Owusu made his international debut for Ghana against Nigeria in the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-offs in Abuja

Elisha Owusu has become the latest Ghanaian player to win the Belgian Cup with KAA Gent.

The Black Stars newbie featured as his side saw off RSC Anderlecht 4-3 on penalties in the final on Monday.

It was the first time Gent have won the domestic cup tournament since their last triumph in 2010.

Elisha Owusu started the game from the bench and he was introduced in the 106th minute when he replaced Sven Kum.

He was shown a yellow card in the 114th minute from referee from Lawrence Visser after a dangerous play.

The game travelled to the extra-time after both sides failed to find the cutting edge in the regular time even though Gent were slightly on top.

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His Ghanaian compatriots Majeed Ashimeru and Francis Amuzu played for Anderlecht.

This is the fourth time Gent have won the Belgian Cup in their history after previously lifting the coveted trophy in 1963/64, 1983/84 and 2009/10 seasons.

Elisha Owusu made his international debut for Ghana against Nigeria in the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-offs in Abuja.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that KAA Gent midfielder Elisha Owusu is over the moon after earning his maiden Black Stars invitation ahead of the upcoming double-header against Nigeria.

The Olympique Lyonnais academy product was a surprise inclusion in Otto Addo's 27-man squad for the blockbuster clash later this week.

In a video spotted by Sports Brief on YouTube, the former Black Stars assistant coach expressed his readiness to help the Black Stars advance to the World Cup in Qatar.

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