Hearts of Oak defender Mohammed Fatawu has received a late call-up to Ghana's team for upcoming games against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe, the club have announced.
The uncapped 27-year-old is a replacement for injured Columbus Crew right-back Harrison Afful, who has pulled out of James Kwesi Appiah's 23-man squad due to injury, Goal understands.
The call-up comes on the back of a good showing with the home-based Black Stars at the recent Wafu Cup of Nations in Senegal.
"We are happy to inform you that Hearts of Oak captain Fatawu Mohammed has earned a call up to the senior national team, the Black Stars of Ghana for their upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers.