Ghana/Nigeria clash: Gyan lampoons GFA for leaving out Ashimeru
Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has lampooned the Country’s football Association and the team’s technical crew for leaving out Anderlecht midfielder Majeed Ashimeru in the squad to face Nigeria on Friday.
Majeed Ashimeru according to Gyan of the Baby Jet fame, is the best midfielder second only to Arsenal ace Thomas Partey.
Gyan who was impressive while doing his job as pundit/analyst at the last Nations cup in Cameroon did not hide his disdain for the decision as he took to his twitter handle to voice his disappointment shortly after the much awaited Black Stars squad was released Tuesday describing it as nonsense.
In a tweet, a few hours after Ghana’s squad was announced, Gyan wrote, “This guy Majeed Ashimeru is the best midfielder in Ghana, after Thomas Partey, PERIOD. I have kept quiet on this but this nonsense must stop. Smh”
Ashimeru who made his debut for the Ghana national team on 25 May 2017 in a friendly against Benin is yet to be handed another opportunity to showcase his skill.
The former WAFA graduate has reportedly been in super form for Anderlecht this season, making an outstanding 31 appearances with three goals and two assists to his credit.
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Meanwhile all is not set for the battle of Baba Yara Stadium on Friday after Black Stars technical crew finally dished out the 27-man team Tuesday.
The team is expected to move over to Kumasi any moment from now to put finishing touches to preparation. The Eagles on the hand have been converging on Abuja and are likely to jet out before Thursday.