Black Stars coach Otto Addo has stated that he was shocked to learn of Alfred Duncan’s retirement from international football.
The Fiorentina star announced his retirement in an emotional statement attributing his decision to his failure to get call ups into the Black Stars since 2018.
Commenting on the issue at Black Stars’ press briefing ahead of Wednesday’s AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar, he said “I approached Duncan about a call-up, but the midfielder turned him down. Duncan’s decision to end his international career at the age of 29 surprised me”.
“Last time I called was February. I wanted to invite him. He told me the reason why he didn’t want to come. It’s hard for me to understand. He has the opportunity to join a team going to World Cup but he has his reasons. I have to accept it,” he added”.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
