Head coach of the Black Stars B, Annor Walker has disclosed that journalist friends helped him in scouting for players for the team.

The coach recently named a 35 man squad that will begin preparations for the CHAN tournament qualifiers against Benin.

After the players were announced, many have expressed their doubts about the squad whiles others are questioning why some key players who have been performing well in the domestic league were snubbed.

Speaking to Class FM to defend his call-ups, Coach Annor Walker has admitted that he invited some players with the help of journalists.

“I will say I looked at them, I also honestly, I have friends like scouts who are also journalists. Not excuse me to say coaches. That one I have to be frank,” the Black Stars B coach said.

He explained his decision, saying he believes his friend journalists will not recommend bad players to him.

“I believe as a good friend you [journalists] will not give me a bad player. Besides all this I have called 25 players. We are going to camp. Within one week, me Annor Walker I’m telling you, even two days I can come up with my team,” Coach Annor Walker added.

The Black Stars B will open camp in Prampram at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence on Monday to prepare for the CHAN qualifier against Benin.