The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has revealed that the decision to leave out some Black Stars players from the recent international break to play for the Black Meteors was made jointly by both coaches, Chris Hughton and Ibrahim Tanko.
According to the GFA Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, the decision to select players for both the senior team and the U-23 team was a collaborative effort. He said that the two coaches had a meeting where they decided that Fatawu Issahaku, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, and Nuamah should play for the Black Meteors after helping secure a victory over Algeria and qualifying for the U-23 AFCON in Morocco.
The decision to select players for both teams has been met with mixed reactions from fans and pundits alike, with some applauding the move as a step towards developing young talents for the future, while others see it as a risk that could affect the performance of the senior team.
In a nutshell, the joint decision by both coaches to leave out some Black Stars players for the U-23 team shows the GFA’s commitment to developing young talents for the future. While some fans and pundits may be skeptical about the decision, it is important to note that the U-23 team is equally important as the senior team, and the Black Meteors’ recent qualification for the U-23 AFCON shows that there is potential for success. As Ghana prepares for the upcoming AFCON in 2023, it is crucial to have a pool of talented young players who can step up and make a difference when needed.