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Ghana assistant coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has disclosed why Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad was handed a late Black Stars call-up ahead of the four-nation in Japan.

Danlad replaced Richard Ofori for the Kiri Cup after the Orlando Pirates shot-stopper aggravated a hamstring injury during training last Thursday and could not travel with the team.

The Black Stars will play against Chile, Tunisia, and host Japan from June 10-14 as part of the build-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament in November this year.

"Yes, because Wallacott was sick, Baba Rahman, Dennis Odoi, Baba Iddrisu, and others were indisposed and we played to manage players load since many had just finished their respective leagues and on a larger note to keep the team-building process yet taking care of their welfare," Didi Dramani told Ghanasportspage.com.

"There is nothing to speak about complacency at elite football.

"There are absolutely m factors that can always affect performance and results and these were one such moment in my thoughts. I think numbers are needed in this era of COVID menace."