The government official has added his voice to the players the Israeli coach should line up against the Pharaohs on Sunday.
Ghana's youth and sports minister, Hon. Nii Lantei Vanderpuye has advised Black Stars coach Avram Grant to hand midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu and striker Majeed Waris a starting role in the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Egypt in Alexandria on Sunday.
Ghana failed to defeat Uganda at home last month in the opening group game, with Grant benching the duo and opting for Afriyie Acquah and Asamoah Gyan in midfield and attack respectively.
However, with Acquah still nursing a minor injury and Gyan being ruled out of the game due to a knee injury, the minister has given his solutions.
“Considering the style of play of the Egyptians, we need players like Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu and Mubarak Wakaso to start. They can send in long shots,” Vanderpuye told Asempa FM.
“Andre Ayew and Majeed Waris were not part of the team that faced Uganda but they can torment the defenders of the Egypt, considering their slow build-up from the back when given the chance. Waris can replace Gyan who is ruled out.
“Our defenders should keep their heads cool. They should refrain from playing square passes at the back because the Egyptians will come after us with their speed, especially in the first 20 minutes of the game,” he added.
Asked if he would be in attendance at the Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria, the minister said his presence would not be necessary.
“I will not be in Egypt. I don’t believe my presence is needed. It will be a waste of money considering the financial burdens that confront the ministry.
“And as such, there would not be any official duties in Egypt. It’s better for me to stay in Ghana so that we cut down expenditure and use it for something else.
He added: “As I am talking, the national Beach Soccer team are seeking funds for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, so I would give that money to them,” he added.
The Black Stars arrived in Alexandria on Friday from their camping base in Dubai and will continue their preparations on Saturday.
Source: Goal
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The issue is this - Ghanaians are fed up with Christian Atsu and Jordan Ayew. Those two players have been all over the place. But they are yet to justify their inclusion. Our game against USA was awful. Atsu played as if he was an Under 17 player. Jordan Ayew's mistakes in the World Cup are so embarrassing that we hope to forget it quickly. It has been two years. I imagine they have learnt a few things. But this game is too serious. If they cannot play decisive roles, let them just be relegated to the bench.
The sport minister did not call the coach to tell him to use the players. He was giving his opinion on a radio station when the host asked him to give his view as to which players may be fit to replace the injured ones. Peace FM posted the news as if the Minister called the coach and asked him to use the players. Please watch your reportage.
Don't waste your prayers. There are great snd better things to pray for. Am sorry!
This nii lante boy is talking as if he is a coach. he is all over the place causing confusion and mr incompetent cannot call him to order. how can you dictate to a national coach as to which player he should select?. its only in Ghana. well that is the characteristics of NDC. Ghanaians must vote them out because they don't believe in fairness only bugabuga and sikadie basabasa
THE NDC MEDDLED IN EVERYTHING IN GHANA FOR 19 YEARS UNDER KWASHIVI RAWLINGS AND THE WHOLE NATION COLLAPSED AND THE CURRENT NDC GOVERNMENT IS DOING IT AGAIN, EVEN IN SPORTS, WITH THIS LOUDMOUT.H NII LANTE EVEN TRYING TO TAKE OVER THE COACHING OF THE BLACK STARS, WITH SUGGESTIONS FOR STRATEGY, TACTICS AND EVEN MINUTE DETAILS LIKE PLAYER SELECTION AND POSITIONING. VOTE THESE NDC THUG.S, THIEVE.S AND LIAR.S OUT IN 2016, TO SAVE GHANA FROM DOO.M, GLOO.M AND DESTRUCTION.
This Minister is very wise and has much knowledge about sports.I wish the black stars the best.May God give them courage and favor.