In-form striker Attah Kumi misses out on Black Stars squad despite fan calls

2026-03-17 - 01:35

Bibiani Gold Stars forward Samuel Attah Kumi has been overlooked for the Black Stars friendlies against Austria and Germany, despite mounting calls from fans and his impressive goalscoring form in the Ghana Premier League. The 26-year-old has netted 11 goals in 25 league appearances this season, making him the joint-top scorer in the domestic top flight. His exploits have helped the defending champions stay firmly in the title race, yet head coach Otto Addo opted against including him in the 29-man squad. Kumi is level on 11 goals with Bechem United veteran Augustine Okrah, while Young Apostles forward Richmond Opoku and Emmanuel Annor are closely behind with nine goals each. Despite the abundance of attacking talent in the league, Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare remains the sole home-based player selected. The exclusion of the in-form striker will fuel ongoing debate about the pathway for local players to break into the national team, especially with the World Cup now just months away. Send your news stories to [email protected] and via WhatsApp on +233 546310076.