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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Jerry Afriyie Eyes Black Stars Call-Up

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CD Lugo forward Jerry Afriyie has expressed his openness of teaming up with the Black Stars ahead of March’s World Cup qualifiers. Afriyie made his Black Stars debut in Ghana’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Niger in November. The then Thoughts FC lad became the first-ever player to be called up to the national team from Ghana’s second Division. Afiyie took his moment with aplomb, scoring for Ghana in his cameo performance, which left him with a lot of admirers. His impressive cameo against Niger added up to his meteoric rise throughout his career after playing…

Jerry Afriyie Joins Saudi Club Al Qadsiya; Set To Be Loaned To CD Lugo

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Ghanaian striker Jerry Afriyie has officially transferred from Thoughts FC to Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiya. The 20-year-old has signed a contract with the club until 2028 and will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Spanish third-tier side CD Lugo. Afriyie has been one of Ghana’s brightest young talents over the past year, playing a pivotal role in the nation’s gold medal victory at the African Games. He scored the decisive goal in the final against Uganda, further cementing his reputation as a rising star. In 2024, he gained significant recognition after being named Best Player at…

Jerry Afriyie: Meet The Teenager Billed To Be Ghana’s Next Football Star

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Jerry Afriyie has emerged as the most promising talent in the current Ghana U-20 team, assuming the role of a poster boy. Afriyie is the face of the team due to his unmatched talent and great potential shown in the last two tournaments, the All African Games and WAFU Zone B. The 17-year-old has been immense for the Satellites, leading them to win gold at the African Games and claim silver at the WAFU tournaments. Astonishingly, he won the best player award at both tournaments while also emerging as the top scorer of the WAFU Championship. He scored five goals…