Hearts of Oak: Benjamin Afutu deserves Black Stars call up - Coach Ebenezer Sefah

Renowned Ghanaian football scout, Ebenezer Sefah beleives Hearts of Oak defensive midfielder, Benjamin Afutu has the qualities to earn a call up to the senior national team, the Black Stars.

The 26-year-old has been explosive for the Phobians in the ongoing 2020/21 Ghana Premier League.

Afutu has been a livewire under Samuel Boadu as they sit on top of the league log with 49 points after 27 matches played.

He was awarded the Man of The Match in their matchday 27 game against Berekum Chelsea at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Assessing the performance of the midfielder against Chelsea, Coach Sefah lauded the abilities and the qualities of the midfielder insisting he deserves to be in the Black Stars.

"I have carefully watched Benjamin Afutu and I think he is a brilliant player and I think he deserves to be in the Black Stars," he told Asempa FM.

"I am saying this on authority and per my assessment, he has been a key player under Samuel Boadu. If you watch his passes and his interceptions, I think he has the qualities to play for the senior national team.

"He has been brilliant and in the last five matches Hearts of Oak have played, he has been superb and I think he has more to offer," he added.

• What next?

Hearts of Oak will be hosted by city rivals, Great Olympics in the matchday 28 games at the Accra Sports Stadium this weekend.