GFA will not beg any player to honour Black Stars call-up – Henry Asante Twum

Communications Director for the Ghana Football Association, Henry Asante Twum has confirmed that the hierarchy of the FA will not beg players to play for the senior national team, the Black Stars.

Having missed out in the last edition of the Mundial in Russia, Ghana qualified for the 2022 Qatar World Cup after beating the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the playoffs in away goal rule on Tuesday.

Ahead of the games, some players rejected call up for the crucial tie.

Southampton defender, Mohammed Salisu rejected a call up citing he needs time.

Asante Twum speaking in an interview said the FA would not pursue players who have no desire to play for Ghana

“Whoever is eligible to play for Ghana will be given the opportunity. I don’t think we need to beg players to play or represent the country at the international level,” he told GhOne TV.

He further stressed that the GFA has given many players born abroad the opportunity to represent the country and thus only those who are willing will be given the opportunity.

“We have given many players the chance and it dates back to Kim Grant, Tony Baffoe and Otto Addo who were not all born in Ghana. So whoever is willing will be given the opportunity.”