Former Ghana defender Sam Johnson has suggested that local players should be given a chance to play in the final AFCON qualifiers against Angola and Niger.
With Ghana’s qualification hopes uncertain, Johnson believes this is the perfect opportunity to test home-based players and give them exposure to high-level continental competition, which he says will boost their confidence for future tournaments.
“I really want the local guys to go and play in these last AFCON matches,” Johnson told Graphic Sports.
“We could bring in local players and add a few foreign-based ones to give them exposure. It will help build their confidence and morale.”
However, he raised concerns about the quality of the league.
“The question is, which of these players would you invite? Based on what I’ve seen, I’m not confident. Our league’s standard is low, and you can’t call up these players if we want to avoid heavy losses.”
The Black Stars will face Angola in Luanda before hosting Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium. Head coach Otto Addo is expected to announce his squad for the games later this week.
