Hearts of Oak forward Daniel Afriyie Barnieh has expressed his joy after making Ghana’s World Cup final squad.
Barnieh, who has been instrumental for the Phobians was included in the 26-man squad for the mundial released on Monday and will compete in his first World Cup with the Black Stars.
The Black Meteors captain was among the two-home-based players to have made Coach Otto Addo’s final 26-man squad for the tournament.
Afriyie-Barnieh was with his teammates and coach when the squad was announced and according to him, his inclusion in the final squad lists for the tournament is a dream come true.
“It’s a dream come true. I think four years ago, I watched the World Cup behind television and this time is my turn so it’s a dream come true”
“I am very happy because it’s a big platform and the biggest stage for every player on this earth whose dream is to be part of a team to participate in the World Cup. so I’m feeling very great and happy for this call-up,” he said.
Ghana will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.
Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.
Ghana will wrap up their group stage adventure with their much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Sylvester Ntim
