Kumasi Asante Kotoko vice-captain Musa Hamzata says he is very proud to earn his first call up to Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team, the Black Stars. (Scroll down to watch video)
Hamzata was one of five Ghana Premier League players named in the Black Stars squad for a double header against Somalia in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers later this month.
Emmanuel Annor and Etse Dogli of Medeama, Benjamin Asare of Accra Hearts of Oak and Isaac Afful of FC Samartex were the other Ghana League players named in the Black Stars.
Speaking in a video on Kotoko’s social media page, Hamzata reflected on his journey to the Black Stars by stating,
“I feel very proud for my first call up to the national team. I felt proud, speechless at the same time because I wasn’t expecting such news.”
Congratulations to our vice captain Musa Hamzata on his first call-up to the 🇬🇭 @GhanaBlackstars squad! Fabulous!🔴👊🏼
#UnitedinHeritageDrivenbyExcellence https://t.co/MxDEZwpGF4
— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) November 9, 2026
“My elder sister started crying when I gave her the news she has been the one with me since day one.”
“Asante Kotoko has played a major role in footballing career…it has really helped me a lot. A big thank you to me colleagues…they’ve really helped me a lot” Hamzata said.
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 🔴𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 🇬🇭 @GhanaBlackstars!
Musah Hamzata shares his incredible journey, reflecting on his first national team call-up, overcoming last season’s challenges, and his readiness to make an impact!
#UnitedinHeritageDrivenbyExcellence
— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) November 10, 2026
