Former Black Stars midfielder, Kevin-Prince Boateng
Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara has explained why Kevin-Prince Boateng didn’t feature in the Black Stars’ friendly game against England.
The Three Lions of England on March 29, 2011, were held to a 1-1 draw at Wembley by the Black Stars of Ghana after Asamoah Gyan scored a late minute goal to cancel Andy Carol’s first half strike.
According to Ibrahim Sannie Daara, Kevin-Prince Boateng had wanted to feature in the game but his colleagues revolted and the former AC Milan player was sent away.
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The CAF Media Officer who described Boateng as an opportunist said the players stopped him for taking part in the game against England because he refused to play in an AFCON qualifier against DR Congo days before the game at Wembley.
“Paul do you know that Kevin-Prince Boateng never played in an AFCON qualifier? He looked too opportunistic to me when he came to the national team. The fact that he won’t play in an AFCON qualifier against DR Congo but three days later he wanted to play the friendly game against England at Wembley.”
“He refused to travel for the game against DR Congo saying he was injured but showed up three days latter to play the England game but the players revolted and prevented him for taking part so he was sent away,” Ibrahim Sannie Daara said.
Kevin-Prince Boateng made 14 appearances and scored two goals for the Black Stars from 2010 to 2014.
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