In-form Ghana forward Bernard Tekpetey has responded to his Black Stars snub ahead of friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua later this month.
The Ludogorets forward has been in blistering form for the Bulgarian giants, netting five goals already in the new campaign.
However, in a 29-man list released by Ghana coach Otto Addo, the 24-year-old was absent.
In an interview with Kumasi-based Wontumi FM, Tekpetey indicated he was not surprised by his Black Stars snub despite his fine form.
“I wasn’t surprised with my exclusion in the BlackStars although I knew most of the players that will be called were injured, I think this call-up was done earlier but that’s not a worry because my focus is on our game with Roma tomorrow,”
“I still see myself in the Black Stars in the future, I just have to stay focused and stay in good condition and I know with hard work, I will be called to serve the national team once again.”
The Black Stars will face five-time World champions Brazil on September 23, 2022 at the Stade Oceane in Le Havre, France in the first test game.
Ghana face Nicaragua four days later in the second friendly in Lorca in Spain on September 27, 2022.