‘The local players are all performing well at club level ‘- Amankwah Mireku

Former Hearts of Oak captain Amankwah Mireku has called for more Ghana Premier League players to be given opportunities in the Black Stars, insisting that their performances at club level deserve recognition.

Mireku believes Isaac Afful should be considered for a starting role in the national team, arguing that the midfielder has shown enough quality to earn a place in the starting lineup.

“If you ask me, Isaac Afful should start because that guy cannot be sitting on the bench,” he said.

He also expressed concern about the recent form of Gideon, suggesting that the player has yet to rediscover the performances that previously made him stand out.

Mireku believes several locally based players have been performing well for their respective clubs and views their inclusion in the Black Stars as a positive step.

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“The local players are all performing well at club level, and I believe their inclusion is a step in the right direction,” he added.

The former Hearts captain further stressed the importance of identifying the best players from each Ghana Premier League club to strengthen the national team.

“Although our expectations have not yet been met, I believe we can still get at least one player from each local team to strengthen the Black Stars squad,” he said.

Mireku urged Ghanaians to continue supporting the domestic league, stressing that the country must remain focused on building a competitive national team capable of qualifying for the next Africa Cup of Nations.

“The local players are all performing well at club level, and I believe their inclusion is a step in the right direction. Although our expectations have not yet been met, I believe we can still get at least one player from each local team to strengthen the Black Stars squad.” — Amankwah Mireku, Former Hearts of Oak Captain

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