Former Ghana international Rashid Sumaila believes the Black Stars will come good with time.
The West African powerhouse, who are four-time winners of the AFCON are on the verge of failing to qualify for the continental showpiece to be staged in Morocco next year after falling short to Sudan in a double-header.
Speaking on Koforidua-based Bryt FM, the former Asante Kotoko star expressed the current crop of squad will need to time to excel for the country.
“We have to learn from our mistakes. We fell to Sudan but that is not the end. I will plead with the leadership to put things in order for the betterment of the national team. This is not the time to apportion blames. We just have to do the right things and I think the national team will come good”
“Our players are doing well for their clubs in Europe but we are not seeing same with our national team. We have to strategize and give the Black Stars time to perform. It’s about maintaining a chunk of the squad and ensuring consistency for the team thrive”
“We have to groom the core Black Stars and I’m sure it will pay off. 50 percent of the current squad must be maintained. There should be consistent Black Stars just like previous years. Avram Grant performed with the Black Stars because he had a squad that played together for years”
The Black Stars returns to action next week to face Angola and Niger in their final Group F games. Ghana will travel to face Angola in Luanda on November 15 before playing host to Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium on November 18, 2024.
Ghana now needs to secure wins against already-qualified Angola and Niger, while hoping that Sudan falters against these same opponents, to keep their chances alive for next year’s tournament in Morocco.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Sylvester Ntim
