Former Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah has disclosed the background story to Christian Atsu\u2019s maiden call-up to the Black Stars.<\/p>\n Kwasi Appiah told the BKB Show that he first heard of Christian Atsu through his in-law, who had talked up the then-Porto winger as a potential star for Ghana.<\/p>\n Kwasi Appiah said he became convinced of Atsu\u2019s talent after watching him and subsequently handed him a call-up.<\/p>\n \u201cMy in-law saw Christian Atsu and recommended him. I tracked him, watched some of his games, and realized that he could help us, so I invited him,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Christian Atsu made his Ghana debut on June 1, 2012, against Lesotho at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.<\/p>\n Atsu capped off an impressive performance with a goal in the game, which was part of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\n Christian Atsu went on to make 65 appearances for Ghana, scoring nine goals as a winger and sometimes an attacking midfielder.<\/p>\n At club level, Christian Atsu played for clubs like Chelsea, Bournemouth, Everton, among others.<\/p>\n Watch highlights of Black Galaxies goalless draw against Nigeria<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n![\"Christian](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/529\/52925915.295.jpg\" "\\"Christian")
Christian Atsu made his Ghana debut in 2012<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n