Baba Alhassan trains with Uganda after Ghana switch

Ghanaian-born midfielder Baba Alhassan has trained with the Ugandan national team for the first time following his nationality switch. The Steaua Bucaresti played received his maiden invite from the Cranes for the international friendlies against Chad and Morocco in November.Despite being eligible to play for Ghana, Alhassan decided to play for Uganda due to his mother's heritage.He joined his new teammates for training at the Lonari Sports Club on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.The 25-year-old could make his debut for the East Africans in the game against Chad on November 14 before facing AFCON hosts four days later.Meanwhile, Uganda are also preparing for next month's Africa Cup of Nations, where they will face Tunisia, Tanzania and Nigeria in Group C.Alhassan has had a decent start to the new season in Europe, making 10 league appearances and has an assist to his credit in Romania.