Azerbaijan: Emmanuel Addai confirms his best season yet

He knocks on the door of the Ghanaian national team

Africa 04 March 2026 at 17:29

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Azerbaijan: Emmanuel Addai confirms his best season yet

Emmanuel Addai carried Qarabağ on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, powering his side to a 3-1 victory in the second leg of the Azerbaijan Cup quarterfinals against Şamaxı. With a stunning brace, he delivered a performance that leaves no doubt: this is his finest European season to date.

Emmanuel Addai is making a strong case for his first call-up to the Black Stars. He said as much a few days ago and is backing it up on the pitch. In this quarterfinal second leg, the Ghanaian winger took full responsibility. Operating down his flank, the 22-year-old winger struck twice to lead Qarabağ FK to a decisive 3-1 win over Şamaxı FK. These two goals, his first in this season’s competition, proved crucial and earned the Azerbaijani club a well-deserved ticket to the semifinals.

A breakthrough season in Europe

This brace is no coincidence. It symbolizes the rise of a player reaching a new level. Now with six goals across all competitions, Addai is simply enjoying his best season since arriving in Europe. He’s tallied three goals in the league, one in the Champions League, and two in the Azerbaijan Cup.

A stark contrast to his previous two campaigns. In his debut season, he managed just three goals. Last year, he finished with four. By February, he’s already surpassed both marks. Even after Qarabağ’s Champions League exit at the hands of Newcastle United, the Ghanaian winger has continued to embrace his attacking role, emerging as one of Qarabağ’s main threats.

Addai sets sights on the Black Stars

This consistency is naturally fueling international ambitions. Speaking to 3Sports, Addai admitted he has yet to be contacted by Ghana’s national team coaches. Still, he remains confident. He believes his time will come and says he’s working tirelessly to earn that first call-up. Representing Ghana, he insists, is a powerful dream—almost a personal mission. He not only wants to wear the national jersey, but also to bring joy to his people.