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German-based Tekpetey focused on ending three-year Ghana absence

Fortuna Dusseldorf attacker Bernard Tekpetey has set his sights on convincing Ghana coach CK Akonnor for a place in the Black Stars team.

The 22-year-old has been in the international senior wilderness since representing Ghana at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Gabon.

Last year, he helped the West Africans qualify for the U23 Afcon in Egypt.

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''I think the new coach is trying to scout players as well [as those] who are dedicated and trying to play more so I think it is a great opportunity for me to try and work hard," Tekpetey told Joy Sports.