Veteran coach J.E Sarpong has offered an advice to Black Stars technical team ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
According to the former Asante Kotoko SC and Ebusua Dwarfs gaffer, the technical handlers should parade players with ‘big hearts’ for the biggest football tournament which will be staged in Qatar later this year.
Ghana secured a ticket for the Mundial, set to make their fourth appearance after missing out in Russia.
Five new players have joined the squad with few months to the tournament including four stars who switched allegiances – Iñaki Williams, Tariq Lamptey, Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer and Ambrosuis.
“Selection must be done on merit and those who have the heart to perform. On a bigger stage like the World Cup, it is only players who have big hearts who must be encouraged to play,” he told Graphic Online.
“The truth is that Ghana has names who are playing well outside but currently don’t have a team which is near competitive. These friendly games will ultimately turn out positively for a team in the World Cup,” he further added.
Ghana will take on Nicaragua on Tuesday as they prepare for Qatar World Cup having lost to Brazil 3-0 last Friday.
By: Gbordzor Promise
