Former Ghana Captain Asamoah Gyan Impressed By Southampton Defender's Display on Black Stars Debut

• Asamoah Gyan has reacted to Mohammed Salisu's impressive display for the Black Stars against Brazil
• The former Ghana captain monitored the team's game against Brazil on Friday night as preparations continue ahead of the World Cup
• Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu made his debut for the Black Stars after coming on in the second half

Former captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan, was left impressed by Mohammed Salisu's debut display for Ghana in the international friendly against Brazil on Friday night.

The Southampton defender climbed off the bench to help solidify Ghana's defence in the friendly defeat to the Selacaos.

After the game, Asamoah Gyan took to social media to react to the performance of the defender.

Asamoah Gyan posted: "Salisu."

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The former Sunderland player was one of many Ghanaian who were happy to see Mohammed Salisu feature for the Black Stars.

"Very good second half for Ghana," added Ghanaian legend.

Meanwhile, the Black Stars were poor in the first half as the Brazilians netted three times to secured a deserving victory.

Marquinhos opened the scoring after heading home a Raphinha corner kick, before Richarlison netted a brace to complete the scoring.

Ghana will next face Nicaragua on Tuesday as preparations continue before the World Cup in Qatar.

Ghanaians praise Mohammed Salisu after impressive debut

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Mohammed Salisu has been on the lips of Ghanaians after an impressive debut for the Black Stars against Brazil.

The Southampton defender came on in the second half as Ghana prevented Brazil from adding to their three goals scored in the first half.

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Salisu was solid preventing Neymar from netting Brazil's fourth late in the game.

Richarlison nets brace as Brazil beat Ghana in friendly

Richarlison netted a first half brace as Brazil cruised to victory against Ghana in their penultimate friendly ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Paris Saint Germain defender Marquinhos opened the scoring after eight minutes to add to Richarlison double as the South Americans defeated Ghana in Le Havre.

The Selacaos got off to a bright start with Richarlison getting the first chance after just four minutes, but the Tottenham forward missed by inches wide.