Ghanaians react to Black Stars' 27-man squad to face Nigeria in the World Cup playoffs

GFA release Black Stars squad for Nigeria games

Danlad, Ashimeru, Duncan omitted from Black Stars squad

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The long wait to know the Black Stars squad to face Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup playoffs came to a halt on March 22, 2022, as the Ghana Football Association officially released the list.

Following the announcement, Ghanaians have taken to social media to share their thought on the 27-man squad released by the FA at dawn.

The discussions revolve around FA's mistakenly attributing Joseph Aidoo to Bordeaux instead of Celta Vigo, Jordan Ayews's inclusion despite testing positive for COVID, Danlad Ibrahim's snub, and also Otto Addo's decisions regarding the call-ups amongst others.

In the case of Jordan, some could not wrap their heads around why the Crystal Palace forward will be called regardless of his COVID status.

Regarding Danlad's omission, many were surprised not to see the Asante Kotoko goalkeeper in the squad despite keeping 5 clean sheets since the start of the GPL second round.

Whereas many have descended on Otto Addo for exempting certain players from the list. The players mentioned were Ashimeru and Alfred Duncan.

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Here are some reaction

A whole GFA doesn’t know the team Joseph Aidoo plays? Celta Vigo not Bordeaux at least research small er Jordan Ayew again hmm

— Jëy???????? (@__Seidu) March 22, 2022

Joseph Aidoo dey Bordeaux eiii????????????

— Osu Chris Brown (@osuchrisbrown) March 22, 2022

Joseph Aidoo dey Bordeaux eiii????????????

— Osu Chris Brown (@osuchrisbrown) March 22, 2022

Joseph aidoo plays for celta vigo but GFA says he plays for Bordeaux ????

— taadiboy (@taadiboy4real) March 22, 2022

Has Joseph aidoo left Celta vigo

— Kakaabi (@Asualapaaa1) March 22, 2022

Isn't Joseph Aidoo a Celta Vigo player????? https://t.co/uRqJA8oFFc

— AL-SHARAF ???????????????????? (@SharafAwal) March 22, 2022

But, when did Joseph Aidoo move to Bordeaux?

— Muftawu Nabila Abdulai (@Muftawu_Nabila) March 22, 2022

No Danlad? Wow! https://t.co/Vdud6r68Ne

— Kweku Amo (@hadi_keelson) March 22, 2022

4 goalkeepers and Danlad ain’t part de3 it is injustice ampa. https://t.co/essfIKQKnw

— Antwiwaa Salim Adams Barbie???????? (@antwiwaa_barbie) March 22, 2022

The goalkeepers p3 way I don’t understand they should have added Danlad Ibrahim @AsanteKotoko_SC goal stopper https://t.co/IepOGGjuKg

— +233Kobe???????????????????????????? (@_kobeeee2) March 22, 2022

Goal b3n nkoaa na Danlad nim da? Mtcheeew

— dua Agyeman (@nyameDuaah) March 22, 2022

Why should they call Danlad ?

— FIIFI MANFRED (@thefiifimanfred) March 22, 2022

I can mention Danlad and he is better than these goalkeepers except Richard Ofori

— Dj Quophie (@djquophie) March 22, 2022

It's only witchcraft and bitterness won't makes you called Danlad into the Black Stars squad, and i entreat every staunch @AsanteKotoko_SC supporter not to go to Babayara Stadium and watch Kurt Okraku Black Stars on coming Friday "papa an'y3 hw33 a bone nso ny3 hw33" https://t.co/CMqmZAWG1a

— nana-yaw-owusu-collins (@collwus) March 22, 2022

This GFA is bias to @AsanteKotoko_SC when @danlad was at king Faisal, he was invited to black stars but now he is performing @AsanteKotoko_SC he is not part with black stars
Bias FA

— Ogyess (@Kwadwobeng4) March 22, 2022

So they want to tell us these keepers called to the national team are better than Bechem fc keeper and Danlad. GPL team of the first round dis Dennis korsah guy cudnt make it yet he has call up. Politics and politricks at GFA

— Daakyehene Oppong Emmanuel (@OppongE98651496) March 22, 2022

Are these goalkeepers better than @danlad_ibrahim and @RichardAttah16 anaa https://t.co/2eNrodqSYy

— Mr. Aduomi (@AduomiEnoch) March 22, 2022

I now understand why the GFA were pushing for Otto Addo. He has finally delivered their agenda for them!

— Ohia yɛ forkin???? (@_yasoman) March 22, 2022

Jordan catch Covid and still dey inside while Jeffrey schlupp might be healthily available sipping some wine at a beach ?????

— Oscar (@MensahOscar) March 22, 2022

I was happy to see the squad list until I saw Jordan Covid Otto Phister Ayew. Walaha for person wey no kmt from Ayew's Family. ????

— ✞︎ MALLAM SHUGAR BREAD ✞︎???????????? (@sugarbread__) March 22, 2022

Jordan Ayew get covid but still he make Blackstars list, who is your father again?????????????

— Lατιf???? (@iLatif_) March 22, 2022

Jordan Ayew is Covid positive but is in the BlackStars squad. In this life just be in a good family, you will make it ????????

— NUNGUA BURNA ( FACTOS RONALDO ) (@viewsdey) March 22, 2022

Ghanaians said Jordan is injured so he won’t make the squad list, like Abedi Pele go dissolve the GFA now????????????????????????

— Essel ????????✌️ (@thatEsselguy) March 22, 2022

Majeed Ashimeru and Alfred Duncan not in the Black Stars squad to face Nigeria. ????????????????#GTVSports #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/uSaJMfVO6L

— GTV SPORTS+ (@mygtvsports) March 22, 2022

Alfred Duncan has been called up 11 times in 9years of topflight football in Italy.
Does he feel underappreciated? Definitely.
At 29, what does he have to lose if he doesn't play for Ghana? Not much.
Can understand why he's not in a hurry to accept call-ups.
Make peace with it.

— Victor Atsu Tamakloe ???????? (@AtsuTamakloe) March 22, 2022

Honestly I have be wondering to.. this guy and Alfred Duncan.. they have been brilliant this season.. https://t.co/3bGkOWySLb

— 5 STAR GENERAL (@DJGunshot1) March 22, 2022

Ghana not having salisu, alfred duncan, kamaldeen.... black stars is finished. Kwaaaaa..! With this squad Nigeria will beat us good.

— Gha/Barca month❤???? (@lhip_tea) March 22, 2022

Where is he in the squad? Where is Alfred Duncan? Smh pic.twitter.com/Nd1wr8LgZJ

— Yusif Abdul Basit (@yusif_basit) March 22, 2022