 His success continued in October 2009 as he also took part in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Egypt which the team went on to win, making them the first African Nation to have ever won the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup.He was called up for the Black Stars for the game versus Lesotho on 8 June 2008.His second game was on 2 November 2008 against Niger.