Former Black Stars winger David Accam has thrown his support behind Carlos Queiroz's 26-man World Cup squad, insisting that the team possesses enough quality to do well at the tournament despite lingering doubts among Ghanaians.
Speaking to JoySports, Accam acknowledged the concerns surrounding the squad but maintained that the current group represents Ghana's best available option.
"This is all we have. With the squad we have, I think there are a lot of players with exceptional qualities. On paper and also on form, I don't think people have confidence, but as a player I know the exceptional qualities most of them have, and my expectation is that they show the qualities they have," Accam said.
He added that with the exception of two or three players, the rest of the squad is largely interchangeable, but that does not diminish their ability.
"This is all we have, and with the exception of two or three players, any of the players can be dropped, and it wouldn't be a big deal to bring another player to replace them," he stated.
Accam challenged the players to prove their doubters wrong and show Ghanaians why they play at the highest level in Europe.
"That's why they play for teams in Europe because, as a Ghanaian, it's not easy to get a contract in Europe. If you are there, it means they saw something in you. We Ghanaians have to see it more," he added.
The Black Stars will kick off their World Cup campaign against Panama in Toronto on June 17 before facing England and Croatia in their remaining group matches. For Accam, the time for talk is over; now, the players must deliver.
Send your news stories to [email protected] and via WhatsApp on +233 546310076.
Read Full Story
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS