Former Hearts and Kotoko Star Charles Taylor is stirring a pot of controversy as he boldly claims that Hearts of Oak midfielder Gladson Awako is presently a better player than Mubarak Wakaso.

The former Black Stars player cannot fathom why the handlers of the Black Stars will snub Awako for the World Cup qualifiers considering his immense quality.

Ghana suffered a 1-0 defeat against the Bafana Bafana on Monday in a limp display at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

Maritzburg United striker Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored a dramatic late goal just as the match seemed to be heading for a stalemate.

Charles Taylor speaking in an interview with Accra-based Angel FM says that Gladson Awako is currently a better player than Mubarak Wakaso.

“Awako is currently better than Wakaso,” Taylor told Angel FM in Accra.

“The Black Stars National team is not for anybody, if you say it people will say you are hating.

“Awako protects the ball better and passes the ball well than Wakaso. His tackles are not good, I’m stating a fact.

“If CK wants to continue coaching the team he should be firm and open his eyes.” He added.

The 40-year-old played for Ghana sparingly between 1999 and 2004 scoring 2 goals in 16 matches.