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Osman Bukari joins Black Stars camp
Osman Bukari joins Black Stars camp
Osman Bukari is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Austin FC and the Ghana national team
Here are some of his career highlights
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He spent two seasons at Red Star Belgrade, scoring 25 goals and providing 20 assists
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He has three goals in 17 appearances for the Ghana national team, including at the 2022 World Cup
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He was signed by Austin FC for a reported $7 million on a three-and-a-half-year contract
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He has also played for AS Trenčín, Gent, and Nantes on loan
Bukari, who recently made the switch from Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade to Austin FC in Major League Soccer (MLS), missed the initial training session on Friday due to his transfer.
However, his arrival now ensures that 25 out of the 26 invited players have reported to camp, with only Alexander Djiku still absent. The Black Stars will resume their training on Saturday, June 1, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Subsequently, the team will embark on their travels next week to face Mali on June 6, followed by a home fixture against the Central African Republic on June 10.
Here are the details of Osman Bukari’s move to Austin FC
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Osman Bukari left Red Star Belgrade to join Austin FC on a three-and-a-half-year contract
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He signed as a Designated Player with an option to extend his contract until 2028
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During his time at Red Star Belgrade, he contributed to their back-to-back Serbian league titles and Serbian Cup victories
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He also contributed to FC Nantes’ Coupe de France win in 2022
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The deal is pending the receipt of his ITC and P-1 visa
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He will be occupying Senior, International and Designated Player spots on the Austin FC roster
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Here are some highlights from Osman Bukari‘s career
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Osman Bukari is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Austin FC and the Ghana national team.
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He was granted citizenship by the Serbian government in June 2023.
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The first European club in Osman Bukari’s professional career was Slovakian side AS Trenčin, which he joined in July 2018 from Accra Lions.
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He played for Gent from 2020 to 2021 and was later loaned to Nantes for the 2021-2022 season.
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He played for Red Star Belgrade from 2022 to 2024 and was signed by Austin FC on May 30, 2024, for a reported $7 million.
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He made his Ghana debut on March 25, 2021, in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against South Africa.
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He has also been called up by national coach Otto Addo to represent the Black Stars in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Here are some details about the professional soccer player
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Born on December 13, 1998, in Accra, Ghana
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Plays as a right winger for Austin FC and the Ghana national team
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Joined Slovakian side AS Trenčin in July 2018 from Accra Lions
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Signed with Belgian side KAA Gent in September 2020
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Joined French Ligue 1 outfit FC Nantes in August 2021 on a season-long loan
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Signed with Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade in June 2022
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Signed with Austin FC in May 2024 for $7 million
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Made his Ghana debut on March 25, 2021, in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against South Africa
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Has been called up by national coach Otto Addo to represent the Black Stars in the 2022 FIFA World Cup