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EXCLUSIVE<\/strong>
By Kent Mensah<\/p>\n

Ghana<\/a> defender Harrison Afful has said that although he would have wished to make the cut for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations squad, he harbours no ill feelings towards any official.<\/p>\n

He said the technical handlers of the Black Stars know best and he will continue to focus on his game until the right time comes for him to make a return to national duties.<\/p>\n

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Speaking to Goal.com<\/strong> on transit from Egypt to Ghana over the weekend, the 2011 Caf Champions League hero said he believes in the 25-man squad revealed by coach Goran Stevanovic last week and trust they will return with the trophy.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m fit to play in any tournament as we speak,\u201d the Esperance rear man told Goal.com. \u201cHowever, the coach\u2019s decision is final.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGhana have a lot of talented players so only a few can make it to the Nations Cup. That doesn\u2019t mean those of us who couldn\u2019t make it are not good. I\u2019m not worried and I still believe my time will come.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf someone tells you I\u2019m disturbed then that person is not being fair to me. I have a lot of confidence in the squad and I hope they\u2019ll return with the ultimate. That\u2019s most important and not about personalities,\u201d the former Asante Kotoko player said.<\/p>\n

Afful is expected to arrive in Ghana on Monday to enjoy the rest of his vacation after an impressive 2011 display.<\/p>\n

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