Samartex coach Nurudeen Amadu says Emmanuel Keyekeh should have been included in the Black Stars squad for the just-ended 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
Three home-based players namely, Richmond Lamptey, Jonathan Sowah and Abdul Hamidu Fatawu made the cut for the continental showpiece in the West African country.
Despite exhibiting top performance, the Samartex midfielder missed out on the Black Stars squad for the tournament.
Speaking to Akoma FM, Nurudeen Amadu expressed Keyekeh could have done more good to the team considering his performance in the Ghana Premier League.
“Emmanuel Keyekeh ought to have been called up to the Black Stars, in my opinion. He could have done more to benefit the team, based on what the midfielders accomplished at the AFCON”
“This is not from me alone but other coaches say the same thing about him because he plays so well. If the professionals can’t finish the job, it’s time the team managers give some local players an opportunity to show off their skills”
“Richmond Lamptey could have performed better, looking at his statistics in the local league, but that didn’t happen. In football, it’s important to give players a chance”
