CAF U23 AFCON: German-born goalkeeper Jordan Amissah joins Black Meteors camp ahead of tournament

German-born goalkeeper, Jordan Amissah has joined Black Meteors camp at Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence, Prampram to intensify preparations for the 2023 U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Sheffield United man arrived in Ghana on Tuesday to join the team as they prepare for the tournament scheduled to be hosted in Morocco.

He will team up with Basel’s Emmanuel Essiam, other foreign players and the local contingent who have been camping at Prampram since May 23.

Amissah, who was in goal for the Black Meteors in a friendly game against Uncle T United on Thursday moring, said in May he couldn’t wait to wear the Ghana jersey amid fears he would choose to represent Germany or England at international level.

Jordan Amissah in the goalkeeper jersey as the Black Meteors pose for a picture ahead of a friendly against Uncle T United

“Playing for Ghana is non-negotiable. A lot of people asked me, ‘Do you want to play for Germany or Ghana?’ But playing for Ghana, when that day happens, you know, happy days,” Amissah told The I&O Podcast.

Ghana is in Group A alongside host nation Morocco, Congo, and Guinea. The tournament, which also serves as the qualifier for the 2024 Olympics, will kick off on June 24 and end on July 8.

Meanwhile, the team will break from camp today with Ibrahim Tanko expected to name his final squad for the tournament before the team leave for Egypt to continue their preparation on Monday.