Ghanaians Hail Black Stars Midfielder Elisha Owusu After Magnificent First Half Display Against Switzerland

• Black Stars midfielder Elisha Owusu is receiving positive reviews following his outstanding first half display
• The midfielder was Ghana's best player so far during the game against Switzerland at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi
• The Black Stars have been drawn in Group H of the 2022 FIFA World Cup alongside Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay

Fans of the Ghana senior national team, the Black Stars, have taken to social media to sing praises of midfielder Elisha Owusu, after his outstanding display against Switzerland in the friendly on Thursday.

The KAA Gent player has been the star for the team in the first half, as the Black Stars headed into the break goalless.

Owusu's ability to win and distribute the ball effortlessly has seen him earn positive reviews from social media users.

His addition to the team for the World Cup raise few questions, with many asking why he merited a place in the squad.

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However, the France-born player seems to have answered the questions with a brilliant performance in the first 45.

How social media users reacted:

@kwadwosheldon wrote:

Elisha Owusu is that guy!

@Blaqqkoffi added:

Boy…Elisha Owusu is good

@downtwixGH tweeted:

Today Elisha Owusu holds the ball beautifully and Salis Samed does the dirty job. So who is Partey partnering against Portugal?

@malikofori wrote:

Respect to Elisha Owusu! A baller

@nyannthierry added:

Elisha Owusu is a baller

@theyawowusu posted:

Elisha Owusu looks so calm on the ball and very assured in his passing.

@iLatuf tweeted:

Elisha Owusu is an elegant midfielder, he dey make football dey bee. He has dominated the midfield so far

Otto Addo: Ghana bringing surprises

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that head coach of Ghana Black Stars, Otto Addo has stated that his side has the quality to spring surprises at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Ghana players have landed in Qatar ahead of the global showpiece, and will face Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay in a challenging Group H.

Although they are the lowest-ranked side going into the tournament, coach Addo believes the Black Stars will do well in the competition.