Kumasi Asante Kotoko profilic striker Franck Thierry Mbella Etouga has earned a call up to the Cameroon national team ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month.
The 20-year-old prodigy has been invited for the games against Kenya and Burundi respectively.
He has a revelation after joining Asante Kotoko with scintillating performances in the 2021-22 Ghana Premier League.
He has banged in 19 goals for the leaders who sit on top of the Premier League table with seven points separating them from second placed team.
Asante Kotoko received a letter from the Cameroon Football Federation which the player is expected to join camp on May 30th.
“Within the framework of the qualification matches for AFCON 2023, Ivory Coast, Cameroon’s national team will play official matches during the FIFA break starting from May 30 to Jun 14, 2022. June 4, Cameroon vs Kenya. June 8, Burundi vs Cameroon.
“In this perspective, a preparatory training camp will be held in the aforementioned break from May 30th to June 14.
“In view of the above, we hereby inform you that you have been invited to take part in the said meeting,” ;part of the letter read.
Mbella and his strike partner Mfegue have been great signings for the Porcupine Warriors.