St. Mary’s Boys’ Senior High School has congratulated its former student, Isaac Afful, following his maiden call-up to the senior national team, the Black Stars.
Afful, an alumnus of the school who graduated in 2019 (SMOBA ’19), currently plays for FC Samartex 1996 in the Ghana Premier League, where his performances have earned him recognition and an opportunity to represent the country at the international level.
The defender’s invitation to the Black Stars marks a significant milestone in his football career and a proud moment for the school community, particularly his former classmates, teachers and the St. Mary’s Old Boys Association.
The school highlighted the journey of its former student from Abowa in Takoradi to the national stage, encouraging him to continue making the institution proud.
In a congratulatory message, St. Mary’s Boys’ said:
“St. Mary’s Boys’ proudly congratulates their Old Boy, Isaac Afful (SMOBA ’19), on his well-deserved call-up to the Ghana Black Stars!
From Abowa – Takoradi to the national stage, keep shining and flying the blue flag high!”
Afful’s selection forms part of interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren’s 26-man squad for Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia.
The left-back previously earned his first Black Stars invitation in October 2024 after playing an important role in Samartex’s historic 2023/24 Ghana Premier League title-winning campaign. His return to the national setup represents another opportunity to establish himself at international level. fcsamartex.com +3
Ghana will face Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi on November 12 before travelling for the return encounter on November 16.
His call-up has brought pride to the St. Mary’s Boys’ community, with the school celebrating his progress from its classrooms to the international football stage.
