Black Stars call up complete FARCE- George Afriyie rants over ‘unmerited’ selections

Former vice president of the Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie has launched a scathing attack on the current leadership of Ghana Football.

The Okyeman Planners owner lamented the state of the national team and cited that many players earn invites because of external influences.

The Black Stars have come under a lot of scrutiny after their abysmal showing at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Kwesi Appiah’s men were eliminated at the round of 16 stage, the country’s worst performance in the competition since 2006.

"The things that we see in our football today, we shouldn't pretend people would just want to give money to certain journalists to hype players so they get call up to the national team; meanwhile they cannot perform. These things must stop," he told Happy FM.

"Everybody must understand that Tamale City FC and Edusua Dwarfs players can also play for national team. Can't you see the recent call up?" he quizzed.

"People are just working for their selfish interest not for the interest of the country or the football in this country. If we did same, by this time we would be billionaires"

"Call ups to the national teams is a complete joke because previously, if coaches invite players, management subject the list to scrutiny and you have to justify why you called a certain player and not any other player".