Former Black Stars defender not ruling out a return to Ghana Premier League
FootballGhana Legend Finally Responds to Calls for Him To Be Included in Black Stars Squad for Nigeria Game
- Sulley Muntari has reacted to calls for him to be included in the Black Stars team for the play-off against Nigeria
- The 37-year-old scored his first goal for Hearts of Oak as they defeated West Africa Football Academy on Wednesday
- Ghana face perennial rivals Nigeria in a two-legged game for a place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Sulley Muntari says only time will tell if he will be joining the Black Stars for the games against Nigeria in the World Cup play-offs.
The 37-year-old grabbed the winner for Hearts of Oak in their Ghana Premier League encounter with WAFA at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday.
In a post-match interview, the former AC Milan and Inter star stated he is focus on helping Hearts be successful but his future with the Black Stars is uncertain.
"I’m pleased but the most important thing is Hearts of Oak now," he started.
“I came in, I got the chance to play for the club, it’s a big team here, the guys are amazing, coach and the staff also. So, I am very pleased to be here and also the fans are making things right, I’m home and it’s just joy to be here.
When asked about his inclusion to the Black Stars team, he responded: "I don't know. Time will tell. We will see."
Sulley Muntari scores maiden Hearts goal
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana international Sulley Ali Muntari has opened his goalscoring account for Accra Hearts of Oak.
The 37-year-old midfielder scored from the penalty spot as the reigning Ghana Premier League champions squared off against West Africa Football Academy in an outstanding league game.
Muntari netted from the penalty spot as the capital-based outfit held on to secure a much-needed 2-1 victory over WAFA at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Former Ghana international believes Muntari’s form is not up to the standard of Black Stars
FootballCharles Taylor insists Sulley Muntari is not Black Stars material
Charles Taylor, a former Black Stars midfielder and pundit, says calls for Sulley Muntari to be invited to the national team for the game against Nigeria is not right.
According to Charles Taylor, his former Ghana teammate is no more a Black Stars material and should rather focus on regaining his fitness.
Muntari has been on the lips of many Ghanaians following his outstanding display in Hearts of Oak in their President Cup triumph over Kotoko.