Mo Fuseini's Call-Up to Ghana National Team After Late Heroics

Mo Fuseini’s late heroics at Turf Moor have earned him more than just a point in the league – they’ve propelled him back onto the international stage.

The 24-year-old forward, on loan at Derby County from Union St Gilloise, has been called into Ghana’s squad for the upcoming September/October international window. Confirmation of his inclusion arrived over the weekend, a timely reward after he dragged the Rams level with a dramatic injury-time equaliser against Burnley to halt a run of three straight defeats.

That goal felt big in the moment. It might prove even bigger now. Fuseini, who already has two senior caps for the Black Stars, heads into the break with momentum, sharpness, and a clear route back into the national picture.

Big Tests for the Black Stars

Ghana face a demanding schedule across the window, with three fixtures crammed into a crucial period for their Africa Cup of Nations ambitions.

First up is a heavyweight qualifier against the Ivory Coast on Thursday 24th September, an 8pm kick-off (BST). A clash loaded with history, talent, and pressure. Then comes Gambia on Tuesday 29th September at 5pm (BST, another AFCON qualifier and another chance for Fuseini to stake his claim in competitive action.

Between those games and the months ahead sits a different kind of test: a friendly against Morocco on Sunday 4th October. Less on the line in terms of points, plenty at stake for places, rhythm, and reputations.

For Fuseini, it is simple. He arrives from England with a key goal fresh in the memory and a place in a squad that knows exactly what is at stake. Two caps to his name already. A third in sight. The door is open again – now it is up to him to walk through it.