Michael Amer, the son of business mogul Ibrahim Mahama, made his first appearance for the Black Satellites in their 1-0 win over the Central African Republic (CAR) in the U-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on May 8, 2025.
The left-footed attacker was introduced into the game in the 91st minute, replacing midfielder Abdul Aziz Issah, who had been instrumental in the game and was adjudged man of the match.
He made a few touches of the ball and had a brief, composed cameo, but couldn’t make much impact due to the limited time.
Amer, who wears the number 2 jersey, was left out of the squad for the first game against the Democratic Republic of Congo and was an unused substitute in the second match against Senegal.
The player, who is with the Nice Ibrahim Sports Academy, is expected to improve his performances to impress coach Desmond Offei and gain a more prominent role in the team.
The Black Satellites have qualified for the quarter-finals of the U-20 AFCON, which is ongoing in Egypt, after accumulating seven points in three games.
They drew 1-1 against DR Congo, beat Senegal 1-0, and defeated CAR in the last game with the same scoreline.
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