Legendary Ghanaian footballer Anthony Yeboah has disclosed that players selected for the Black Stars are not always chosen based on merit, but rather on influence and financial incentives. <\/p>\n In an interview with Happy Sports, Yeboah shared an interesting experience where he tried to recommend a talented player for the national team. <\/p>\n He claimed that when he approached a Black Stars official about the player, the official demanded money in exchange for considering the recommendation. <\/p>\n “Players are not called up based on merit, but rather on who can pay, and that\u2019s a big problem,” Yeboah stated. “I once recommended a player for the team, but the management member requested money from me, or else the request would not be granted.” <\/p>\n Tony Yeboah, who is known for his legendary contributions to the Black Stars, lamented the current state of the team, attributing some of their recent struggles to mismanagement by officials. <\/p>\n The comments come amidst growing frustration over the Black Stars’ poor performance. <\/p>\n The national football team failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Angola. <\/p>\n Ghana now finds itself at the bottom of Group F, with just 3 points from 5 matches, including two losses and three draws. <\/p>\n This marks the first time in 21 years that the Black Stars have failed to qualify for the prestigious tournament. <\/p>\n Watch Sports Debate below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"Legendary](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/411\/41118265.295.jpg\" "\\"Legendary")
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