Head coach of Hearts of Oak, Slavko Matic has urged the head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo to give local players the opportunity to display their talent.
Three home based players have been named in the 55-man provisional FIFA World Cup squad.
Ghanaians on social media have been very impressed with Daniel Afriyie Barnieh’s performance in the ongoing friendly against Switzerland.
The Hearts of Oak forward was a surprise inclusion in Otto Addo’s 26-man squad for the Qatar 2022 World Cup and was handed a rare start against the Swiss in Thursday’s game.
The 21-year-old started on the right side of an attacking trio, alongside Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew, who provided support for striker Inaki Williams.
Barnieh made a strong start to the game, terrorising the Swiss defence and also providing an attacking spark for the Black Stars.
He recorded Ghana’s first shot on target and should’ve had a penalty after being brought down in the box, although the referee waved play on.
The Hearts of Oak star’s performance against the Swiss has caught the attention of Ghanaians, who have taken to social media to praise him.
Speaking in an interview with Joy Sports after the game, elated Barnieh reveals that he paid maximum attention to whatever the coaches told.
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