Africa-Press – Ghana. Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan is so furious and has described as ‘nonsense’ the Black Stars technical team’s decision to exclude Majeed Ashimeru from the Black Stars squad to face Nigeria.
The in-form midfielder has shockingly been left out of the squad for the crucial 2022 World Cup playoff tie,a decision that has forced Gyan to use an unprintable word on social media for the first time.
“This guy Majeed Ashimeru is the best midfielder in Ghana, after Thomas Parte, period. I have kept quiet on this but this nonsense must stop. Smh,” Gyan tweeted.After missing out on the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, Ashimeru was expected back in the team owing to his impressive displays in the Belgian top-flight for Anderlecht.
Ashimeru has been the standout performer for Vincent Kompany’s men in the last eight games across all competitions.
In the league, Ashimeru has been involved in three goals, scoring one and assisting two while he played a key role in Anderlecht’s Belgian Cup semi-final victory over KAS Eupen.
However, the technical team of the Black Stars led by Otto Addo believe it is not enough to merit a call-up. They invited six midfielders including debutant Elisha Owusu who also plays in Belgium for Gent.
The Black Stars began preparations on Monday. Seven players reported for first training at the Accra Sports Stadium.
They will travel to Kumasi on Tuesday to continue their preparations.
The team will train on three occasions in Kumasi. Their first training is on Tuesday evening, another session on Wednesday before their final training on Thursday.
After the final training, coach Otto Addo and some players will interact with the media at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium media centre ahead of the first leg clash on Friday, March 25, 2022.
The return leg will be played four days later in Abuja at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
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