Brentford winger Tariqe Fosu looking forward to next year’s Africa Cup of Nations

Brentford winger Tariqe Fosu is looking forward to next year’s Africa Cup of Nations to be held by Cameroon.

Ghana have been placed in Pot 2 ahead of the draw for the tournament on 17th August 2021 with Egypt, Mali, Ivory Coast, Guinea, and Burkina Faso.

Fosu has been a regular member of CK Akonnor’s squad, since making his debut against Mali in an international friendly played in Turkey.

“I’m excited and looking forward to having my first major tournament. We have a good squad so hopefully, we can do our nation proud,” he told BBC Sport Africa.

“I think the two friendlies [1-0 defeat in Morocco and 0-0 draw with Ivory Coast at home] in June were good exercises for us although I couldn’t play. Bit overall the teamwork was great and I love the training we had.

“I am always training hard and looking forward to having an exciting and fantastic debut Premier League season with my club.”

Fosu, who was born in London, was capped by England at under-18 level but switched allegiance to play for the four-time African champions in 2020.