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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Celta Vigo defender Joseph Aidoo has revealed that he was not disappointed to miss 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n

The red-hot Ghana center-back was excluded from Milovan Rajevac’s team to the tournament in Cameroon, despite his form for the La Liga side.<\/p>\n

Aidoo revealed that in a s much as he wants to play for the national team, he had no choice but to support the team from home.<\/p>\n

“I would have liked to play for my country, every player wants to do so. But once I didn’t go, I was still able to support from home. It wasn’t exactly a disappointment. I would like to help Ghana to reach the top, but I was not selected, other teammates were going and my role was to help from the outside,” he told lavozdegalicia.es.<\/p>\n

His outstanding displays at Celta Vigo earned him a new contract, which he signed to the summer of 2026.<\/p>\n

The former Inter Allies player has made 21 La Liga appearances this season.<\/p>\n

He is expected to make the squad for the World Cup playoff against Nigeria later this month.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ghana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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