{"id":184715,"date":"2024-05-30T11:38:45","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T11:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/30\/brandon-thomas-asante-earns-first-black-stars-call-up-for-world-cup-qualifiers\/"},"modified":"2024-05-30T11:38:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T11:38:45","slug":"brandon-thomas-asante-earns-first-black-stars-call-up-for-world-cup-qualifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/30\/brandon-thomas-asante-earns-first-black-stars-call-up-for-world-cup-qualifiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Brandon Thomas-Asante earns first Black Stars call-up for World Cup Qualifiers \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>West Bromwich Albion forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has earned his debut call-up to the Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic.<\/p>\n<p>The forward displayed remarkable form for his Championship club this season, netting 12 goals and providing 2 assists across various competitions as West Brom narrowly missed out on Premier League promotion.<\/p>\n<p>His stellar performances have finally caught the attention of the Black Stars coaches, securing him a spot in the national team.<\/p>\n<p>Coach Otto Addo announced the Black squad for the games against Mali and the Central African Republic on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The Black Stars are scheduled to face Mali in Bamako on June 6, followed by a match against the Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on June 10.<\/p>\n<p>JNA\/ ADG<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong>www.ghanaweb.com<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>West Bromwich Albion forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has earned his debut call-up to the Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic. 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