Osman Bukari: Ghanaian winger makes MLS debut, disappointed to draw with Austin FC

• Ghanaian forward Osman Bukari was handed his Major League Soccer debut by Austin FC lasting 57 minutes.
• The winger started in the match against Charlotte FC on Saturday as the two teams shared the spoils
• Bukari moved to the United States after leaving Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade in the transfer window

The Black Stars striker Osman Bukari has made his long-awaited Major League Soccer debut after appearing in Austin FC’s game against Charlotte FC.

The Ghana international joined the Verdes in June but had to wait until the end World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic to fly to the United States.

He was given a special welcome after touching down in Texas and spent nearly two weeks preparing for his first appearance.

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Bukar was handed a starting berth in the match against Charlotte FC at Q2 Stadium and lasted 57 minutes before being substituted, as reported by KVIA.

Alexander Ring opened the scoring for Austin after just 11 minutes, but Karol Świderski equalized for the visitors before the break. Iuri Tavares gave Charlotte FC the lead after the break, but Jon Gallagher responded with ten minutes remaining.

The draw keeps Austin FC tenth in the Western Conference table.

Osman Bukari disappointed after the debut draw

The Ghanaian winger agreed social media to share his excitement after making his debut, but admitted he was disappointed after Austin failed to win the match.

He posted on X:

“Excited to make my debut in front of the fans last night. Not the results we wanted, but we’ll keep fighting. Let’s go, Verde!”

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Austin FC will next travel to face Nashville in matchday 26 of the MLS.

Bukari joins Austin FC from Red Star Belgrade

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Black Stars player Osman Bukari was discovered by his new clubAustin FC in the US Major League Soccer (MLS) upon his arrival in the United States.

After a successful spell, Osman Bilari joined Austin FC from Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade in a deal said to be worth €7 million.

Speaking during his presentation, Osman Bulari promised that he will give Austin FC his best to make the team more successful.

Source: YEN.com.gh