Ex Black Star Ahinful beats down Ghana friendly expectations

Published on: 29 February 2012

Former Black Star Augustine Ahinful insists Ghana’s friendly with Chile should not be taken seriously as it gives an opportunity to try fringe players.

The Black Stars take on the South Americans on Wednesday in Philadelphia in what will be Ghana’s first outing since their disappointing fourth-place finish at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.

Several new faces have been handed debut calls for various reasons with the withdrawal of the Ayew brothers playing a major role.

And the ex Ankaragücü striker says Ghanaians shouldn't expect much from the team as it tries to freshen up.

“Ghanaians and for that matter journalists have always attached importance to these (friendly) games but I have always had the view that it gives a rare opportunity to try unknown ones,” he told Takoradi-based Melody FM.

“We have always kept the same squad that we use to play official games and for that matter qwe don’t allow those we will want to see play in future.

“It therefore gives an opportunity to the coach to access other alternatives and I am excited at the new faces called up for this game.

“It is very important we try and give confidence to the other ones so we shouldn’t attach any importance to this game because at the end of the day it is a friendly match.”

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