Former Black Stars forward, Augustine Arhinful insists Asamoah Gyan must be part of James Kwesi Appiah’s final 23-man squad to represent Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.
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Speaking on the Ultimate Sports Morning show on Asempa FM, the former Ankaragucu player explained that, the continental showpiece is a big platform and for that matter, a team competing for the trophy needs experienced players.
Arhinful believes that though Ghana has goal scorers like Caleb Ekuban, Richmond Boakye Yiadom, Jordan Ayew, a personality like Asamoah Gyan cannot be dropped because of his experience.
“Our captain should definitely be part of the team; I think we need his experience. Many people are saying that he hasn’t gotten playing time enough but what we have to know is that, it is 23 players; so when he is part, it’s positive,” he explained.
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“At any time whether he will start or come from the bench, his experience can always count and we should not take out experience at all in a tournament like that,” he added.
Kwesi Appiah will settle on his final 23-man squad for the tournament in Egypt after two friendlies- one against South Africa and the second with a yet-to-be-named opponent.
Source: Adomonline | Amenyoh Raphael | Asempa Sports