{
  "id": 19451186,
  "title": "2027 AFCONQ: Kotoko’s Musa Hamzata proud of first Black Stars call-up ahead of Somalia games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/2027-afconq-kotokos-musa-hamzata-proud-of-first-black-stars-call-up",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T05:30:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/2027-afconq-kotokos-musa-hamzata-proud-of-first-black-stars-call-up-ahead-of-somalia-games/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Asante Kotoko vice-captain Musa Hamzata expressed pride in his first call-up to the Black Stars, describing it as an emotional moment. The defender, along with four other Ghana Premier League players, was selected for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Somalia. Hamzata credited his elder sister for her unwavering support throughout his football journey, adding that Asante Kotoko has played a major role in his development. He trained with the Black Stars in Accra before traveling to Sekondi with the squad. Ghana aims to conclude their preparations at the Essipong Sports Stadium before facing Somalia, hoping for their first victory in the qualifying campaign following recent defeats to Ivory Coast and Gambia.",
  "summary": "Asante Kotoko vice-captain Musa Hamzata says he is proud to have earned his maiden call-up to the Black Stars. The defender was among five Ghana Premier League players named in Ghana’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia. Medeama duo Emmanuel Annor and Etse Dogli, Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Kudus and Ayew return as Björkegren names Black Stars squad for Somalia double-header",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/kudus-and-ayew-return-as-bjorkegren-names-black-stars-squad-for",
        "published": "2026-11-09T21:21:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Jonathan Mensah calls time on professional football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/jonathan-mensah-calls-time-on-professional-football",
        "published": "2026-11-10T10:28:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "Black Stars to hold final training in Accra before Sekondi trip for Somalia double-header",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/black-stars-to-hold-final-training-in-accra-before-sekondi-trip-for",
        "published": "2026-11-10T14:14:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}