Former Black Star Augustine Ahinful insists Ghanaââ¬â¢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 Ghanaââ¬â¢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 exà Ankaragücüà striker says Ghanaians shouldn't expect much from the team as it tries to freshen up.
ââ¬ÅGhanaians 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,â⬠he told Takoradi-based Melody FM.
ââ¬ÅWe have always kept the same squad that we use to play official games and for that matter qwe donââ¬â¢t allow those we will want to see play in future.
ââ¬ÅIt therefore gives an opportunity to the coach to access other alternatives and I am excited at the new faces called up for this game.
ââ¬ÅIt is very important we try and give confidence to the other ones so we shouldnââ¬â¢t attach any importance to this game because at the end of the day it is a friendly match.ââ¬