Sports News of Friday, 22 February 2019
Source: ghanacrusader.com
2019-02-22
Black Stars coach, Kwasi Appiah
In a build up to Ghana’s last game in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya in March, head coach of the Black Stars James Kwesi Appiah and his Assistant Ibrahim Tanko will begin a tour around Europe to monitor certain players.
Sources close to the head coach reveals that Coach Kwesi Appiah and his technical have targeted KRC Genk duo Joseph Aidoo and Joseph Paintsil for the next Black Stars squad.
Both players play in the Belgium First Division A and have racked up some impressive numbers this season. Knowing what Kwesi Appiah cherishes, game time and consistency, the duo tick the boxes of preference and could be earning maiden call ups soon.
Ghanacrusader.com can confirm that the Black Stars gaffer who is embarking on a tour around Europe with his Assistant Ibrahim Tanko would make a stop in Belgium to monitor the Ghanaian duo at KRC Genk.
Joseph Paintsil,21, has proven to be an effective attacking midfielder who can operate from the wings and as well score goals. The former Red Bull Academy product could be very important for the Black Stars especially with the fact that the team has limited goal scorers.His numbers at Ferencvaros in Hungary last season speaks volumes about his ability and potential as a midfielder.He scored 10 goals in 25 games on loan and has bagged 4 goals for KRC Genk so far, scoring twice in the Europa League and twice in the Belgium Pro league.
