Kwame Poku to wear jersey number 31 at USM Alger

Black Stars striker, Kwame Poku will wear jersey number 31 at his new club, USM Alger.

The former Asante Kotoko striker joined the Algerian outfit on a four and half year deal and is expected to play a key role for the club.

The 22-year-old was unveiled on Tuesday as he begins life in the North African country but his jersey number was not revealed.

However, in an interview with Kumasi based Wontumi FM; the former Nkoranza Warriors talisman disclosed that he will wear the number 31 jersey since his favourite number 9 is not available.

Poku was instrumental for the Porcupine Warriors in the first half of the Ghana Premier league season, netting 7 times in 16 games.