Some Ghanaian football fans and sports personalities have shared their sentiments following the withdrawal of eight players from the Black Stars squad that will face Angola and Niger in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Some individuals expressed their disappointment in the players who withdrew from the team, especially with the timing being problematic, and only a few days to the match against Angola, an away game.
Others suggested that the issue could be a blessing in disguise as it will pave the way for the head coach Otto Addo to give some of the local-based players a chance to play for the Black Stars and showcase their skills.
Some also slammed the players for not showing enough commitment and turning their backs on the nation when needed to play for the team.
The players who have withdrawn from the squad include Antoine Semenyo, Tariq Lamptey, Inaki Williams, Osman Ibrahim, Jereme Opoku, Alexander Djiku, Jonas Adjetey, …